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P270 FAW

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,649 mi
Last recorded114,649 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 FAW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,649 miles

Rear Arches Corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 114,638 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Arches Corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 106,673 miles

4ws light on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 105,979 miles

4ws light on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front tyre cracking sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 104,310 miles

4ws light on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,721 miles

4ws warning light on dash

Front brake discs lipped/corroded

Rear brake discs lipped/corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded both sides

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jun 2018 102,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

4ws warning light on dash

Front brake discs lipped/corroded

Rear brake discs lipped/corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded both sides

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,143 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Fail 31 May 2017 101,136 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box is holed (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,590 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,836 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,154 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 93,131 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,488 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,493 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 90,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 90,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 89,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,544 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 85,522 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 85,501 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,045 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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P270 FAW is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P270 FAW, 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 P270 FAW registered?

P270 FAW is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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