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P243 UGD

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,230 mi
Last recorded184,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 UGD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 184,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded around jacking mounts

Pass 17 Feb 2025 181,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 174,125 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 174,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 168,299 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 161,150 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE CRACKING/PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN ALL AREAS

DUE TO AGE/HIGH MILEAGE THE CAR IS SHOWING GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IN ALL AREAS.

ENGINE SUMP IS CORRODED/WEAK AND WEEPING OIL

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY VERY WEAK IN ALL AREAS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION/STEERING BUSHES ARE WORN

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFORTS ARE LOW

Pass 11 Feb 2021 156,036 miles

CORROSION IS VISIBLE ON UNDERSIDE OF CAR

Pass 5 Feb 2020 151,191 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE STEERING TRACK ROD END BOOT IS PERISHING

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT IS PERISHING

SURFACE CORROSION IS SHOWING IN SEVERAL AREAS

THIS VEHICLE IS SHOWING GENERAL AGE/MILEAGE RELATED WEAR AND TEAR IN MOST AREAS

Fail 5 Feb 2020 151,191 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE STEERING TRACK ROD END BOOT IS PERISHING

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT IS PERISHING

SURFACE CORROSION IS SHOWING IN SEVERAL AREAS

THIS VEHICLE IS SHOWING GENERAL AGE/MILEAGE RELATED WEAR AND TEAR IN MOST AREAS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 144,972 miles

GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN MOST COMPONENTS AS EXPECTED WITH AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,131 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEAK/PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 131,571 miles

centre exhaust blowing

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2017 131,571 miles

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

centre exhaust blowing

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2017 131,452 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler neck area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak lower engine ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,317 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 116,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,696 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 109,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,321 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,480 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 96,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 89,165 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 89,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 75,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,975 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 68,975 miles

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

check rear brakes for wear

Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,904 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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P243 UGD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P243 UGD, 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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P243 UGD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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