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P512 KJC

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,002 mi
Last recorded153,002 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 KJC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 153,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 152,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 152,469 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 151,088 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 148,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 144,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 144,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 41,672 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 41,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 136,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 136,678 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 131,784 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 131,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 125,211 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 112,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 102,815 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 87,768 miles

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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P512 KJC is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P512 KJC, 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 P512 KJC registered?

P512 KJC is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P512 KJC safe to buy?

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