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P238 PLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,953 mi
Last recorded169,953 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 PLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 169,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 168,762 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 168,762 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 166,953 miles

Front no plate damaged but still secure.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 164,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 164,606 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 162,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 159,519 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 153,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 153,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 137,238 miles

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

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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P238 PLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P238 PLF, 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 P238 PLF?

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What year was P238 PLF registered?

P238 PLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P238 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 PLF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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