MOT Status
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184,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner sills corroded around jacking mounts
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))
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
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
CORROSION IS VISIBLE ON UNDERSIDE OF CAR
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
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
GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN MOST COMPONENTS AS EXPECTED WITH AGE/MILEAGE OF CAR.
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEAK/PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS
centre exhaust blowing
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre exhaust blowing
oil leak
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 ()
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
check rear brakes for wear
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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