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P273 DDV

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,065 mi
Last recorded108,065 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 DDV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 108,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,016 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 10,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 86,782 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 86,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 73,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P273 DDV is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P273 DDV, 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 P273 DDV registered?

P273 DDV is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P273 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 DDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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