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P979 XTG

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,210 mi
Last recorded137,210 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 XTG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 137,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 137,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2009 126,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 115,646 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2008 115,643 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 102,788 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 102,788 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2006 90,663 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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P979 XTG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P979 XTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P979 XTG registered?

P979 XTG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P979 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P979 XTG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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