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P985 OFS

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,808 mi
Last recorded45,808 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 OFS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,808 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 138,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 109,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 82,872 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P985 OFS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P985 OFS, 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 P985 OFS registered?

P985 OFS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P985 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P985 OFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P985 OFS have outstanding finance?

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