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P347 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,801 mi
Last recorded95,801 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroaded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear back plate corroaded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 95,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission no tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroaded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear back plate corroaded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,253 miles

both rear brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,285 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,752 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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P347 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P347 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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P347 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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