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K412 DWN

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,548 mi
Last recorded58,548 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK412 DWN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,548 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,540 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

advise condition of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

inner wheel arch & sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 58,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner wheel arch & sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 58,548 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 58,548 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 May 2006 58,547 miles

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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K412 DWN is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K412 DWN, 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 K412 DWN registered?

K412 DWN is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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