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P517 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

207,127 mi
Last recorded207,127 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2006 207,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 195,585 miles

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

n/s/front head lamp lens broken but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 10 Dec 2005 195,584 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/front head lamp lens broken but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 8 Dec 2005 195,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE! unable to test outer sills due to standard fit trim covers!

NOTE!!!!! engine oil sump badly corroded & leaking oil , creating a HAZZARD for other road users!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamp patterns "hazy" †rear exhaust mount repairs poor! †front subframe becoming rusty †

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm †little reserve travel at parkbrake lever †exhaust fouling offside rear suspension †

offside front tyreworn right to 1.6mm limit around edge! †nearside front tyre wall poor condition †

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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P517 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 P517 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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P517 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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