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P297 LRK

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 LRK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,836 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 71,797 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,858 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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P297 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 100,432 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 P297 LRK, 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 30 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P297 LRK registered?

P297 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P297 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P297 LRK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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