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P261 VKH

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,686 mi
Last recorded162,686 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 VKH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 162,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,776 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 133,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 132,380 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 132,380 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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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P261 VKH is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P261 VKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P261 VKH registered?

P261 VKH is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P261 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 VKH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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