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P21 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,515 mi
Last recorded93,515 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,515 miles

Front engine mount perished

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,269 miles

Body plastic covering both inner and outer sills

Front outer C.V boots wearing thin but ok at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Repair to o/s/f indicator lense but ok at time of test

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight perishing to rear tyres

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Slight weap fron steering rack but not excessive

Small stonechips in windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,997 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 87,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 83,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 80,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 76,770 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 76,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 72,150 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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P21 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P21 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P21 PLD registered?

P21 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P21 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 PLD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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