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P303 TMW

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,025 mi
Last recorded106,025 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 TMW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 106,025 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 113,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 103,335 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 103,335 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P303 TMW 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 P303 TMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P303 TMW registered?

P303 TMW is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P303 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 TMW 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.

Does P303 TMW have outstanding finance?

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