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P938 PLH

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,072 mi
Last recorded85,072 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 PLH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,072 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 80,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,362 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 76,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,877 miles

N/S/F TYRE WALL SCUFFED

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 72,872 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F TYRE WALL SCUFFED

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,182 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 70,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,525 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 67,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P938 PLH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P938 PLH, 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 P938 PLH registered?

P938 PLH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P938 PLH safe to buy?

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