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P992 MLE

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,002 mi
Last recorded109,002 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,002 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 109,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,741 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,428 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,428 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,481 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 60,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,330 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 54,330 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P992 MLE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P992 MLE, 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 P992 MLE registered?

P992 MLE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P992 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P992 MLE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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