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P336 ARU

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,177 mi
Last recorded114,177 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 ARU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 114,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front brakes are binding but not too excess

both front windows do not open

part of the exhaust system is deteriorated

srs lamp is on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,460 miles

nearside wiper blade split/nearside rear tyre perished/front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parke brake near to the end of its travel

Pass 23 Oct 2009 100,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres down to about 3mm of tread

nearside rear tyre starting too perish

Fail 23 Oct 2009 100,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres down to about 3mm of tread

nearside rear tyre starting too perish

Pass 27 Oct 2008 93,014 miles

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

front number plate has damage but can still be read

Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,535 miles

front number plate cracked but still readable.

slight play in the nearside of steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2007 86,535 miles

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked but still readable.

slight play in the nearside of steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2006 77,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 77,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 66,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

outer sills covered

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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P336 ARU is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P336 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 P336 ARU registered?

P336 ARU is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P336 ARU safe to buy?

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