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P596 WKX

1997 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,003 mi
Last recorded169,003 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 WKX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 169,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 169,319 miles

light under body corrosion .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 2 Jul 2013 163,332 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 159,566 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 156,794 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 156,794 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 148,072 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 148,072 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 141,063 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 140,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 129,732 miles

bad oil leak requires attention

emissions erratic at time of test requires inspection/repair

front brake imbalance 10%

front brake pads low

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills at time of test not allowing inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2008 129,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f worn hard inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2007 112,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 112,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 112,318 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 112,204 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P596 WKX is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P596 WKX, 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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P596 WKX is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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