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P185 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,984 mi
Last recorded149,984 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 137,445 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,797 miles

nsr wheelarch corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,461 miles

Oil leak

rear arches corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,589 miles

front brake discs coroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 95,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,557 miles

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

ns handbrake slightly low

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,545 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2007 67,686 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 58,231 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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P185 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P185 PLD, 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 P185 PLD registered?

P185 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P185 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 PLD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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