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P320 ARU

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,342 mi
Last recorded152,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 ARU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 152,342 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

front number plate cracked

rear discs poor

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2012 152,342 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

front number plate cracked

rear discs poor

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2011 147,956 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 14,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 143,355 miles

rear discspoor

Fail 3 Jun 2010 143,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discspoor

Pass 17 Jun 2009 134,495 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 29 May 2008 120,374 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 107,930 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 95,876 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 95,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P320 ARU is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P320 ARU, 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 P320 ARU registered?

P320 ARU is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P320 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 ARU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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