MOT Status
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92,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Urgent Attention Required - Cracking In Tread / Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Urgent Attention Required - Very Low On Inner Edge - Cords Not Showing At Time Of Test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Urgent Attention Required - Cracking In Tread / Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Urgent Attention Required - Very Low On Inner Edge - Cords Not Showing At Time Of Test (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge/tread cracking
offside wiper rubber split
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear trye wall cracking
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear tyre wall cracking
bonnet catch siezed
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust system deterioating
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)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P288 OLD is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P288 OLD, 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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P288 OLD is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 March 1997.
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