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1997 HONDA PRELUDE2.2L Petrol

P25 PCA

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Free vehicle summary for P25 PCA: 1997 HONDA PRELUDE (Black, Petrol). Mileage: 94,239. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

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Expires 29/06/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2156cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1997 Honda Prelude presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 June 2025 at 94,239 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes from 2021 through 2025. The odometer shows 94,239 miles against 29 years of age, an average of roughly 3,250 miles per year. The records trace a steady, low annual accumulation: 77,051 miles in June 2021, 82,524 in June 2022, 83,771 in June 2023, 88,957 in June 2024, and 94,239 in June 2025. No gaps or sudden mileage spikes appear. The sparse, fault-free history suggests the vehicle saw light use and careful annual testing, though long standing periods common at this mileage can hide intermittent issues. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record logs no advisories but a 29-year-old Honda is prone to hidden rust. The tester noted no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers across the timeline, yet aged rubber components and brake discs warrant physical checks given the low but ageing profile. Verify the condition of consumable items such as tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions hardware during a viewing. The clean test history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but absence of advisories does not confirm component life remaining on a vehicle of this vintage.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 20 Jun 2026, 01:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1997 Honda Prelude presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 June 2025 at 94,239 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes from 2021 through 2025. The odometer shows 94,239 miles against 29 years of age, an average of roughly 3,250 miles per year. The records trace a steady, low annual accumulation: 77,051 miles in June 2021, 82,524 in June 2022, 83,771 in June 2023, 88,957 in June 2024, and 94,239 in June 2025. No gaps or sudden mileage spikes appear. The sparse, fault-free history suggests the vehicle saw light use and careful annual testing, though long standing periods common at this mileage can hide intermittent issues. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record logs no advisories but a 29-year-old Honda is prone to hidden rust. The tester noted no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers across the timeline, yet aged rubber components and brake discs warrant physical checks given the low but ageing profile. Verify the condition of consumable items such as tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions hardware during a viewing. The clean test history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but absence of advisories does not confirm component life remaining on a vehicle of this vintage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Honda Prelude (P25 PCA) from 1997 show a total of 4 MOT tests between June 2022 and June 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 4 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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