1997 Honda Prelude 2.0L Petrol · R791 BLK
1997 Honda Prelude (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 127,315 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA PRELUDE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R791 BLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 127,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R791 BLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Prelude (R791 BLK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
R791 BLK Mileage History
- 18/06/2024120,654 mi
- 18/06/2024120,654 mi
- 23/06/2025123,925 mi+3,271 mi
- 25/06/2026127,275 mi+3,350 mi
- 29/06/2026127,315 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 3,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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