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P998 OFS

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,238 mi
Last recorded123,238 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 OFS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 113,464 miles

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2009 113,464 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2008 103,435 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 3,435 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,620 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 92,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2006

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 81,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,595 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 70,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P998 OFS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P998 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

How do I check the history of P998 OFS?

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What year was P998 OFS registered?

P998 OFS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P998 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 OFS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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