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P787 OSF

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,367 mi
Last recorded125,367 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 OSF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 125,367 miles

both front anti roll bar end link bushes perished

o/s/f and n/s/f upper swivel boots perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

some areas under vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 125,352 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front anti roll bar end link bushes perished

o/s/f and n/s/f upper swivel boots perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

some areas under vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 125,334 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air bag light on

both rear inner sills corroded

hand brake travel high

o/s/f upper ball joint dust cover perished

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,274 miles

o/s headlamp image on lower limit, adjuster faulty. air bag warning lamp on, rectify a.s.a.p.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,190 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 99,075 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake fluid level becoming low

front exhaust rubber mount splitting

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter perished

rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2008 92,337 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre rubber exhaust mounts splitting

o/s/r outer brake pad low on limit

rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,672 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2006 76,959 miles

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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P787 OSF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P787 OSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P787 OSF registered?

P787 OSF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 March 1997.

Is P787 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P787 OSF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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