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B17 CRL

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,556 mi
Last recorded83,556 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 CRL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 83,556 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 75,142 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 72,684 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 71,015 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,434 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 69,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 69,791 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 68,335 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,355 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,120 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 64,120 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,139 miles

nearside rear side light slightly dim

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,539 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 54,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,612 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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B17 CRL is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B17 CRL, 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 B17 CRL registered?

B17 CRL is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is B17 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 CRL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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