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P262 EOL

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,302 mi
Last recorded93,302 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 EOL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,302 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has deep cracking outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,102 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most components on rear suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,133 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 87,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,381 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak on engine fromoil switch

Fail 29 Oct 2010 82,381 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine fromoil switch

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both beam patterns only just visible

both front tyre sidewalls split

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall split

nearside steering rack play

offside rear brakes binding slightly

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,780 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 70,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 66,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 60,232 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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P262 EOL is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P262 EOL, 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 P262 EOL registered?

P262 EOL is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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