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P776 PLB

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,355 mi
Last recorded174,355 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 PLB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 174,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 161,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches

Fail 18 Sep 2012 161,329 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches

Pass 24 Aug 2011 154,352 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 154,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 144,882 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 144,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 132,379 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s washer jet working poorly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 132,379 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s washer jet working poorly

Fail 1 Sep 2009 131,668 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

marks on near side windscreen

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 124,015 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 124,014 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 115,560 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 108,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 105,799 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 105,799 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P776 PLB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P776 PLB, 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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P776 PLB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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