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ANZ 7862

1997 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,749 mi
Last recorded115,749 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 7862
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2012 115,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,287 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 110,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 100,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 100,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 83,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 78,834 miles

Light perishing on both front tyres

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sides

Vehicle only just met parking brake efficiency requirements Min :16% Actual: 18%

Fail 17 Mar 2006 78,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sides

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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ANZ 7862 is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ANZ 7862, 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 ANZ 7862 registered?

ANZ 7862 is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ANZ 7862 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANZ 7862 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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