MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON
BATTERY INSECURE
CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING
ENGINE LEAKING OIL
NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK
NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS DAMAGED
OIL FILTER LOOSE
NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD & FLAT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON
BATTERY INSECURE
CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING
ENGINE LEAKING OIL
NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK
NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS DAMAGED
OIL FILTER LOOSE
NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE & FLAT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P542 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P542 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 P542 PLD registered?
P542 PLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P542 PLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P542 PLD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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