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P260 FJM

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 FJM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 99,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 92,565 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 86,446 miles

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

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

offside headlight slightly damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2011 68,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,586 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,871 miles

both offside brakes starting to bind

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,841 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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P260 FJM is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P260 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 P260 FJM registered?

P260 FJM is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P260 FJM safe to buy?

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