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K15 ESH

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,266 mi
Last recorded124,266 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 ESH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 124,266 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 123,784 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,748 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on front sreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,036 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,023 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 127,877 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,877 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,853 miles

Offside oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 121,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 120,926 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,200 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 119,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear lower ball joints worn

engin oil leaks

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

fuel pipes starting to corrode at rear

rear tyres show signs of age

Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,623 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 114,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2011 114,231 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)

slight play in near side track rod end

Pass 10 Feb 2010 104,330 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 104,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2010 104,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,671 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 88,667 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 73,786 miles

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

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

all suspension componants corroding , o/s/f tyre wall damaged, exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,786 miles

all suspension componants corroding , o/s/f tyre wall damaged, exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,049 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K15 ESH is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K15 ESH, 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 K15 ESH registered?

K15 ESH is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is K15 ESH safe to buy?

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