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P240 DDV

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,470 mi
Last recorded126,470 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 DDV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,470 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 126,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 118,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f drive shaft support bearing housing insecure

partial sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 117,837 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/r perished (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f drive shaft support bearing housing insecure

partial sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.0mm. left (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread. and is badly worn on inside edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 106,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely juddering (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.0mm. left (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread. and is badly worn on inside edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,934 miles

o/s and n/s front wiper blades splitting

Fail 11 Aug 2015 102,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s and n/s front wiper blades splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer cv boots show signs of leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2014 98,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer cv boots show signs of leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,450 miles

slight corrosion some areas underside

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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P240 DDV is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue 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 P240 DDV, 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 P240 DDV registered?

P240 DDV is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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