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P450 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

70,164 mi
Last recorded70,164 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 70,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level is low.

most suspension arms etc are very rusty.

underbody is rusty in places.

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and sill etc. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level is low.

most suspension arms etc are very rusty.

underbody is rusty in places.

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 8 May 2018 69,596 miles

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

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

Rear brakes hoses are rusty on ends.

most suspension arms etc are very rusty.

some brake pipes are rusty.

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes hoses are rusty on ends.

most suspension arms etc are very rusty.

some brake pipes are rusty.

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 5 May 2017 67,631 miles

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

front and rear brake hoses are rusty on ends.

most suspension arms etc are rusty.

power steering pipes are rusty.

surface rust on brake pipes at rear.

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 67,629 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

front and rear brake hoses are rusty on ends.

most suspension arms etc are rusty.

power steering pipes are rusty.

surface rust on brake pipes at rear.

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,657 miles

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

brake pipes at rear are getting rusty.

power steering pipes are rusty.

suspension arms etc are rusty..

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 66,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

brake pipes at rear are getting rusty.

power steering pipes are rusty.

suspension arms etc are rusty..

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 7 May 2015 65,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes at rear getting rusty.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,160 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes at rear getting rusty.

Pass 12 May 2014 64,014 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate has slight damage.

n/s wiper is split

o/s door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 7 May 2014 64,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate has slight damage.

n/s wiper is split

o/s door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 8 May 2013 61,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level stop light not working.

the exhaust system is very rusty in places.

Fail 8 May 2013 61,660 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

high level stop light not working.

the exhaust system is very rusty in places.

the front tyres are wearing unevenly.

Pass 1 May 2012 56,283 miles

osf mirror cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 54,640 miles

brake hoses at front and rear are rusty on ends.

drivers door mirror is cracked.

most suspension arms etc are rusty.

Fail 16 May 2011 54,640 miles

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

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

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

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

brake hoses at front and rear are rusty on ends.

drivers door mirror is cracked.

most suspension arms etc are rusty.

Pass 14 May 2010 53,686 miles

front and rear brake hoses are very rusty on ends.

front suspension arms etc are very rusty.

Fail 14 May 2010 53,684 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake hoses are very rusty on ends.

front suspension arms etc are very rusty.

Pass 21 May 2009 52,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 47,211 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 47,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slightly

some flexi brake hose ferrulles starting to rust

Pass 14 May 2007 41,326 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 41,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 35,752 miles

1.Offside rear tyre has about 3mm tread left spare tyre is worn very close to legal limit. †2.Nearside wiper rubber is starting to strip from blade

Nearside Rear 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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P450 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P450 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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P450 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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