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P781 PLB

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,485 mi
Last recorded141,485 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 PLB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 141,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 134,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 129,585 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 129,585 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 115,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 115,538 miles

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

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

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

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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P781 PLB is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P781 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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What year was P781 PLB registered?

P781 PLB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P781 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 PLB shows 6 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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