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P787 SFM

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,485 mi
Last recorded165,485 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 SFM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 165,485 miles

Center exhaust box leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 165,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Center exhaust box leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 157,194 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 157,194 miles

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

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 149,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 142,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 135,539 miles

Park Brake Efficiency 16%

Fail 12 Aug 2013 135,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,367 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 118,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,820 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 110,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 104,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 96,759 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 96,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 88,867 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,469 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 70,819 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 70,819 miles

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

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 SFM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SFM, 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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P787 SFM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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