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P282 FTA

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 FTA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 107,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 100,576 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 100,576 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

windscreen has light scratching

Pass 1 Nov 2008 91,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,669 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,245 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 74,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P282 FTA is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P282 FTA, 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 P282 FTA registered?

P282 FTA is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P282 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 FTA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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