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P305 NLN

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,355 mi
Last recorded103,355 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 NLN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,809 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,482 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 99,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 May 2012 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 96,343 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 96,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 94,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,421 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 92,421 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,810 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres age cracked

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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P305 NLN is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P305 NLN, 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 P305 NLN registered?

P305 NLN is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P305 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 NLN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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