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AKZ 9277

1998 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,913 mi
Last recorded93,913 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9277
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,913 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 89,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,906 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,384 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,471 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 77,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear service brake has slightly low effort.

small chip in front windscreen. † †nearside front headlight slightly loose but still secure. † †heatshield on exhaust cat loose.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,925 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 67,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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AKZ 9277 is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,670 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 AKZ 9277, 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 28 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AKZ 9277 registered?

AKZ 9277 is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 9277 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 9277 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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