1997 Honda Prelude 2.2L Petrol · R177 OVJ
1997 Honda Prelude (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 120,582 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA PRELUDE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R177 OVJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2015
- 120,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R177 OVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Prelude (R177 OVJ) between November 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)”.
R177 OVJ Mileage History
- 01/11/200698,890 mi
- 03/11/200698,890 mi
- 06/02/2008102,237 mi+3,347 mi
- 07/02/2008102,240 mi+3 mi
- 02/03/2009104,424 mi+2,184 mi
- 01/04/2010107,432 mi+3,008 mi
- 01/04/2011110,451 mi+3,019 mi
- 07/04/2011110,451 mi
- 21/06/2012115,843 mi+5,392 mi
- 01/08/2013118,652 mi+2,809 mi
- 01/09/2014119,557 mi+905 mi
- 24/09/2014119,560 mi+3 mi
- 02/10/2015120,581 mi+1,021 mi
- 02/10/2015120,582 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,432 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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