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P978 KCA

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,399 mi
Last recorded80,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 KCA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,499 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 75,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,926 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,237 miles

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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P978 KCA is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P978 KCA, 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 P978 KCA registered?

P978 KCA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P978 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 KCA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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