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P53 SDL

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 SDL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 135,128 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 135,122 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,691 miles

Exhaust rear section front mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,937 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 117,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,455 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 111,450 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 103,890 miles

battery loose

n/s washer poor

o/s rear inner sidelight inoperative

Fail 21 Jul 2010 103,884 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 103,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 90,318 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 90,318 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 83,052 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 83,025 miles

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?

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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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?

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