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BLZ 7217

1998 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,238 mi
Last recorded130,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 7217
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 130,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 129,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 129,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 127,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 17% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 125,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 117,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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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BLZ 7217 is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BLZ 7217, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BLZ 7217?

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What year was BLZ 7217 registered?

BLZ 7217 is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is BLZ 7217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 7217 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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