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R758 DKG

1997 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,665 mi
Last recorded77,665 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 DKG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,403 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2005 62,065 miles

n/s/r parking brake low effort

Fail 23 Sep 2005 62,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R758 DKG is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R758 DKG, 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 R758 DKG registered?

R758 DKG is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R758 DKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 DKG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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