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P309 PLE

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 PLE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,528 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,676 miles

Engine Oil Leaking

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

Gearbox Oil Leaking

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,925 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,459 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,219 miles

nearside front nearside and offside rear tyres cracking slightly on outer edges

Fail 20 Apr 2012 95,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

nearside front nearside and offside rear tyres cracking slightly on outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,585 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 53,181 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 53,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P309 PLE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P309 PLE, 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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P309 PLE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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