MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sill covers fitted
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
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
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
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)
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)
o/s and n/s front wiper blades splitting
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
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
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
slight corrosion some areas underside
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P240 DDV is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P240 DDV safe to buy?
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