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P281 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,366 miles

General corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 75,361 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,060 miles

Front ball gaiters slightly cracking

Bonnet pull damaged

Emissions require attention

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,835 miles

Front brakes binding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,739 miles

O/s/r seat belt jamming

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,836 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear wheel arc rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,864 miles

centre exhaust rubber broken

slight binde from both front brakes

slight exhaust blow on centre exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,171 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,206 miles

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

brakes require attention

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,388 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,244 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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P281 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P281 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 P281 PLD registered?

P281 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P281 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 PLD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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