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P597 PVS

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,788 mi
Last recorded160,788 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 PVS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 160,788 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 160,775 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split vented type (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 151,762 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 143,753 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 143,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 135,731 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 135,729 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 126,556 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 118,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 118,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 109,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 100,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 90,672 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 81,548 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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P597 PVS is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P597 PVS, 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 P597 PVS registered?

P597 PVS is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P597 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 PVS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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