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P26 OLH

1997 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,547 mi
Last recorded67,547 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 OLH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 67,547 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,250 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 67,219 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,015 miles

car generally corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the back box (7.1.2)

Front slight play in both front wishbones

the undercarriage is very corroded No play in any component's

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 66,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,469 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,925 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,549 miles

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

centre exhaust to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 65,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,209 miles

4ws warning light on

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,701 miles

4WS lamp on

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

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

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

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

wiring under vehicle chewed through by rodents!!

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,412 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroding.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,882 miles

Small chip in windscreen in zone A.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,978 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,820 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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P26 OLH is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P26 OLH, 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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P26 OLH is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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