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H22 LUD

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,119 mi
Last recorded112,119 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 LUD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 112,119 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Underside has general age related corrosion

Various suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 14 May 2022 107,228 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 106,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 105,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,880 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,176 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,596 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,137 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,574 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,638 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,107 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 82,107 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,319 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,829 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 71,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,843 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 66,824 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,302 miles

Parking brake: parking 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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H22 LUD is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H22 LUD, 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 H22 LUD registered?

H22 LUD is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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