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P290 VGG

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,223 mi
Last recorded92,223 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 VGG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 92,223 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 92,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all brake discs corroded

general underbody corroision

heavy gearbox oil leak

nearside headlight condensated

non standard exhaust fitted

offside front hub covered in grease

rear suspension corroded

very slight movement to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,433 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P290 VGG is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P290 VGG, 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 P290 VGG registered?

P290 VGG is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P290 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 VGG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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