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P22 VTC

1971 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,182 mi
Last recorded88,182 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 Honda Prelude106,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 VTC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,182 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 88,182 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 80,130 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 80,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 67,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 59,700 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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P22 VTC is a 1971 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 106,572 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 P22 VTC, 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 55 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 P22 VTC?

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What year was P22 VTC registered?

P22 VTC is a 1971 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P22 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 VTC shows 6 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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