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P249 HWG

1997 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,512 mi
Last recorded155,512 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 HWG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 155,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 151,562 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 151,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 148,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 148,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 138,222 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 132,757 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and n/s/f outer wall damage

Fail 28 May 2013 132,757 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres wearing on edges and n/s/f outer wall damage

Pass 25 May 2012 125,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 125,248 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,145 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges vehicle fitted with 4 wheel steering

Fail 31 May 2011 118,145 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges vehicle fitted with 4 wheel steering

Pass 15 May 2010 114,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 110,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 110,234 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Feb 2008 103,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2008 103,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2007 94,770 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,132 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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P249 HWG is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P249 HWG, 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 P249 HWG registered?

P249 HWG is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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