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P539 PLD

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,764 mi
Last recorded142,764 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 142,764 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 142,764 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 138,391 miles

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

coolant leak at radiator

ns headlamp lens cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2011 138,385 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

ns headlamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2010 134,372 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 134,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,244 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 118,104 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 107,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 100,631 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 100,631 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P539 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P539 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 P539 PLD registered?

P539 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P539 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 PLD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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