1997 Honda Prelude 2.2L Petrol · P943 DUY
1997 Honda Prelude (2.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 149,990 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA PRELUDE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P943 DUY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 149,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P943 DUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Prelude (P943 DUY) between June 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
P943 DUY Mileage History
- 06/06/200681,308 mi
- 16/06/200787,397 mi+6,089 mi
- 09/06/200892,205 mi+4,808 mi
- 12/06/200997,181 mi+4,976 mi
- 15/06/200997,195 mi+14 mi
- 27/05/2010102,281 mi+5,086 mi
- 21/05/2011109,258 mi+6,977 mi
- 21/05/2011109,258 mi
- 13/06/201211,637 mi-97,621 mi
- 14/06/2012116,115 mi+104,478 mi
- 10/06/2013121,561 mi+5,446 mi
- 11/06/2013121,561 mi
- 31/05/2014126,784 mi+5,223 mi
- 03/06/2015132,039 mi+5,255 mi
- 03/06/2015132,053 mi+14 mi
- 07/06/2016140,097 mi+8,044 mi
- 10/06/2016140,125 mi+28 mi
- 20/06/2017146,557 mi+6,432 mi
- 20/06/2017146,557 mi
- 23/06/2018148,792 mi+2,235 mi
- 23/07/2025149,990 mi+1,198 mi
Average of roughly 3,590 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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