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P522 JSR

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,771 mi
Last recorded81,771 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 JSR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 81,766 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 70,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,438 miles

Nearside rear brake dragging slightly

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,747 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre box right hand hanger rubber split

Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,989 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,271 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 63,271 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,117 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,354 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 JSR is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P522 JSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P522 JSR?

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What year was P522 JSR registered?

P522 JSR is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P522 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 JSR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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