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D697 UUJ

1988 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,483 mi
Last recorded28,483 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda Prelude86,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD697 UUJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 28,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 26,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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D697 UUJ is a 1988 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 86,050 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 D697 UUJ, 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 38 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D697 UUJ?

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What year was D697 UUJ registered?

D697 UUJ is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is D697 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D697 UUJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D697 UUJ have outstanding finance?

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