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P507 KMS

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

67,540 mi
Last recorded67,540 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 KMS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,540 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and (REAR) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 67,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and (REAR) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 67,399 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fron and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 67,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,469 miles

engine oil level low when checked for emissions test

slight plat from both front upper ball joints

slight weep from o/s/f cv boot

Fail 28 Oct 2015 66,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (torn) (8.2.2)

engine oil level low when checked for emissions test

slight plat from both front upper ball joints

slight weep from o/s/f cv boot

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,076 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 63,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,226 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 58,223 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,972 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 56,972 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,744 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 49,744 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 14 Dec 2007 44,549 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 44,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,195 miles

n/s/r brake tight †

Pass 6 Dec 2005 33,026 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 33,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P507 KMS is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P507 KMS, 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 P507 KMS registered?

P507 KMS is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P507 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P507 KMS shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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