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P522 GTV

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,424 mi
Last recorded151,424 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 GTV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 151,424 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 144,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 144,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 144,696 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 137,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 137,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 124,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 119,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 119,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 114,762 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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P522 GTV is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P522 GTV, 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 P522 GTV registered?

P522 GTV is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P522 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 GTV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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