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P534 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,351 mi
Last recorded118,351 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,351 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 118,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,660 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 112,606 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 112,606 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 107,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 107,384 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 96,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,325 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 78,059 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 78,059 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 76,079 miles

all four indicators showing white light

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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P534 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P534 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 P534 PLD registered?

P534 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P534 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 PLD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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