MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,651 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad liner insecure , unsafe to drive (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight bind both front brakes
temp repair to front exhaust flexy
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear inner sill has corrosion
Offside Front tyre side wall split
Offside Rear inner sill has corrosion
rear subframe has bad corrosion
temp repair to front exhaust system
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear inner sill has corrosion
Offside Front brake binding
Offside Front tyre side wall split
Offside Rear inner sill has corrosion
rear subframe has bad corrosion
temp repair to front exhaust system
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front brake has a slight bind
Offside Rear tyre inner edge
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front brake has a slight bind
Offside Rear tyre inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear light has a bulb out
Offside Rear tyre inner edge
slight brake bind off side front
All 4 tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Rear side light has a bulb out
All 4 tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear side light has a bulb out
oil filter leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil filter leaking
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
slight brake bind near side front
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Both rear tyres showing age cracks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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P554 DCW is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P554 DCW, 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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P554 DCW is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 February 1997.
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