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P338 UUR

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,965 mi
Last recorded167,965 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 UUR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 167,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 167,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 157,290 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 157,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 139,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,132 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 136,132 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 46,351 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 46,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 127,549 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 14 Jul 2007 118,260 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 105,203 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 105,203 miles

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

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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P338 UUR is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P338 UUR, 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 P338 UUR registered?

P338 UUR is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P338 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 UUR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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