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P597 GUX

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,626 mi
Last recorded153,626 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 GUX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 153,626 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 145,152 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 145,142 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 129,573 miles

OS Door Mirror Slightly Insecure

Rear 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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P597 GUX is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P597 GUX, 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 P597 GUX registered?

P597 GUX is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P597 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 GUX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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