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P243 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,863 mi
Last recorded130,863 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 130,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 127,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 122,476 miles

airbag light on

Fail 16 Sep 2010 122,463 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 114,161 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,680 miles

air bag light staying on

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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P243 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P243 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 P243 PLD registered?

P243 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P243 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 PLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P243 PLD have outstanding finance?

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