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A17 TOV

1999 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,369 mi
Last recorded84,369 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TOV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2008 84,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

o/s B pillar has had repair

oil level low

Pass 9 Dec 2006 72,479 miles

vehicle subject to DVLA seriously damaged marker.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 72,499 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A17 TOV is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,136 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 A17 TOV, 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 27 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 TOV registered?

A17 TOV is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is A17 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 TOV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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