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P524 AAA

1997 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

153,804 mi
Last recorded153,804 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 AAA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,804 miles

all suspension bushes perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2018 153,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 149,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 149,059 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 145,772 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Both outer sills have plastic covers

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn un eavenly on inner edge

Oil leak under engine

Fail 6 May 2016 145,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet stay clip broken

Both outer sills have plastic covers

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn un eavenly on inner edge

Oil leak under engine

Pass 7 May 2015 139,900 miles

Bonnet stay clip brocken

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak under engine

Fail 5 May 2015 139,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet stay clip brocken

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak under engine

Pass 20 May 2014 131,660 miles

Baffles loes in rear silencer

Bonnet stay clip brocken

Fail 12 May 2014 131,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet stay clip brocken

Baffles loes in rear silencer

N/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 122,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2012 113,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 113,913 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2011 102,087 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 102,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,499 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 92,499 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,723 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 80,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,237 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)

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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P524 AAA is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,156cc 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 P524 AAA, 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 P524 AAA registered?

P524 AAA is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P524 AAA safe to buy?

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