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P898 FOD

2003 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,572 mi
Last recorded158,572 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 FOD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 158,572 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 158,572 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 152,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 145,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 145,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 129,911 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 129,911 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P898 FOD is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P898 FOD, 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 P898 FOD registered?

P898 FOD is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is P898 FOD safe to buy?

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