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P572 FPL

1997 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,206 mi
Last recorded138,206 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 FPL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,206 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 138,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,644 miles

surface corrosion on suspension rear.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 131,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on suspension rear.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,162 miles

oil leak on engine.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 124,162 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,089 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 111,595 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 109,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 109,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake fluid slightly down

flakey corrosion on underside floor and inner sills , and suspension

front brake discs corroded

plastic covering arches and sills

Fail 5 Jul 2011 109,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake fluid slightly down

flakey corrosion on underside floor and inner sills , and suspension

front brake discs corroded

plastic covering arches and sills

Pass 10 Jul 2010 107,796 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 107,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,270 miles

all suspension arms ,hubs flakey corrosion

plastic sill covers unable to chek

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,383 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 87,383 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 87,289 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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P572 FPL is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P572 FPL, 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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P572 FPL is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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