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R913 SRJ

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 SRJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 135,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 132,533 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 132,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 123,651 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 123,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 116,568 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 116,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 104,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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R913 SRJ is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R913 SRJ, 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 R913 SRJ registered?

R913 SRJ is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R913 SRJ safe to buy?

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