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P753 STW

2003 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,871 mi
Last recorded138,871 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 STW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 138,871 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 138,871 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 137,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 137,289 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside front sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,840 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,820 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 118,816 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,326 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010
Fail 13 Jan 2010 99,235 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,268 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 89,268 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,519 miles

both rear & o/s/f tyre treads low on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2007 83,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear & o/s/f tyre treads low on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 78,167 miles

mark in windscreen

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

some movement in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,227 miles

n/s front headlamp slightly insecure

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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P753 STW is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 P753 STW, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P753 STW registered?

P753 STW is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is P753 STW safe to buy?

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