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DIL 3334

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,595 mi
Last recorded83,595 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 3334
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 79,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 76,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 75,130 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 75,129 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,184 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 73,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 69,827 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 69,826 miles

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

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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DIL 3334 is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DIL 3334, 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.

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What year was DIL 3334 registered?

DIL 3334 is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is DIL 3334 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 3334 shows 12 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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