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A12 HEX

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,794 mi
Last recorded160,794 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HEX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 160,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 157,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm and cracking on outer edge...

offside front tyre perished and badly cracking on outer edge...

rear exhaust rubber missing...

Fail 20 Sep 2013 157,257 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm and cracking on outer edge...

offside front tyre perished and badly cracking on outer edge...

rear exhaust rubber missing...

Pass 22 Sep 2012 150,562 miles

front brakes juddering slightly

near-side rear tyre punctured

slight wear in the near-side steering track rod

Pass 5 Sep 2011 143,482 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tye cut

Fail 25 Aug 2011 143,454 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tye cut

Pass 21 Apr 2010 140,773 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 12 Apr 2010 140,568 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 20 May 2009 136,143 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 136,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 132,843 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

radiator leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2006 128,578 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 128,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 119,744 miles

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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A12 HEX is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 HEX, 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.

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What year was A12 HEX registered?

A12 HEX is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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