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P288 OLD

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 OLD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 92,420 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 92,420 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,393 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,295 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 83,293 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,204 miles

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 78,204 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,552 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,036 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 69,034 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,504 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 66,504 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,861 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 61,860 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,693 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/tread cracking

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,759 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,881 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,944 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,883 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,776 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 39,772 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,695 miles

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

exhaust system deterioating

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,519 miles

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 26 Jan 2010 26,624 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,394 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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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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