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P578 TVS

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,255 mi
Last recorded130,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 TVS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 130,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 130,255 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2011 120,654 miles

exhaust back box baffles collapsed

handbrake travel

movement in front headlamps

movement in osr lower ball joint

osr tyre worn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 120,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box baffles collapsed

handbrake travel

movement in osf headlamp

movement in osr lower ball joint

osr tyre worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 116,101 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 116,101 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 111,989 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 111,880 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,429 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 90,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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P578 TVS is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P578 TVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P578 TVS registered?

P578 TVS is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P578 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 TVS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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