MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,128 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust rear section front mounting broken but system still supported
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
abs warning light very dim
n/s front tyre at 2.5mm
n/s rear tyyre at 3mm and nail in tyre
rear suspenson parts rusty
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s front tyre at 2.5mm
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
abs warning light very dim
both front brake discs worn
n/s rear tyyre at 3mm and nail in tyre
possible o/s front brake pads damaged
rear suspenson parts rusty
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
battery loose
n/s washer poor
o/s rear inner sidelight inoperative
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
battery loose
n/s washer poor
o/s rear inner sidelight inoperative
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
4ws light on
Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)
nearside washer poor
one bulb out offside rear side position lamp
windscreen wipers smearing
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)
Nearside Rear 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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P53 SDL is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P53 SDL, 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 P53 SDL registered?
P53 SDL is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P53 SDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P53 SDL shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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