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P965 XTC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 117,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside windscreen washer weak

rear exhaust corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2011 117,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside windscreen washer weak

rear exhaust corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2010 111,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front cv boot damp

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front cv boot perished

Fail 11 Nov 2010 111,120 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front cv boot damp

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front cv boot perished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,752 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 100,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

free travel on parking brake

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2008 93,353 miles

o/s washer jet poor

Fail 22 Nov 2008 93,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 24 Nov 2007 83,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2006

o/s front electric window inop

slight binding o/s front wheel

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2005 63,278 miles

covers ov er outer sills

travel on hanbrake

Fail 21 Nov 2005 63,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

covers over outer sills

off side rear door waqnt open from inside or outside

travel on handbrake

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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P965 XTC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P965 XTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P965 XTC registered?

P965 XTC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P965 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P965 XTC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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