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4792 RU

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,305 mi
Last recorded76,305 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4792 RU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 76,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 75,777 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,053 miles

minor binding from front brakes

occasional blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 10 Nov 2021 71,053 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

minor binding from front brakes

occasional blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,539 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge slight worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 65,598 miles

offside front tyre has slight deformation on tread

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
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4792 RU is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 98,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4792 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4792 RU registered?

4792 RU is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is 4792 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4792 RU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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