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P52 VGJ

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,199 mi
Last recorded126,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 VGJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2015 125,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 124,542 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 12 Apr 2014 124,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 May 2013 124,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 124,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 109,924 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate loose

off side front lamp loose

tyres damaged on sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,052 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 103,049 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 86,786 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 87,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P52 VGJ is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P52 VGJ, 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 P52 VGJ registered?

P52 VGJ is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P52 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 VGJ shows 15 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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