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P525 YFX

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,458 mi
Last recorded105,458 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 YFX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,458 miles

slight damage on front tyre side walls

Fail 1 Apr 2014 105,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage on front tyre side walls

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,883 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 99,883 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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,136 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

4 wheel steering light on

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,598 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 62,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,526 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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P525 YFX is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P525 YFX, 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 P525 YFX registered?

P525 YFX is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P525 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 YFX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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