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P242 FJM

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,652 mi
Last recorded116,652 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 FJM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,652 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,471 miles

in general under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,745 miles

nearside front wheel has brake bind

Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,622 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 100,968 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake high

plastic side sills

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2010 100,961 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake high

plastic side sills

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,995 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,267 miles

plastic skirts fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,907 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,812 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,812 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 61,812 miles

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

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

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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P242 FJM is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P242 FJM, 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 P242 FJM registered?

P242 FJM is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P242 FJM safe to buy?

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