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R897 DRE

1997 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,297 mi
Last recorded34,297 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 DRE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 34,297 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2024 34,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded In wheel arch ferrule corroded away (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,790 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,645 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 25,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened detached (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,384 miles

All suspension components have a patina of rust on them.

Both sills and rear of sills are rusty.

Slight/moderate imbalance on front brakes benefit of doubt given to customer.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,766 miles

Vehicle very rusty underneath.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,053 miles

Vehicle floors ,sills and suspension componenets rusty and shailing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,304 miles

all under body rusty shailing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all under body rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2011 21,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all under body rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2010 20,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 18,380 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,658 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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R897 DRE is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R897 DRE, 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 R897 DRE registered?

R897 DRE is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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