1997 Honda Prelude 2.2L Petrol · R184 BKY
1997 Honda Prelude (2.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 52,351 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA PRELUDE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R184 BKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 52,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R184 BKY 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 (R184 BKY) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R184 BKY Mileage History
- 04/05/202350,801 mi
- 09/05/202451,039 mi+238 mi
- 17/07/202551,344 mi+305 mi
- 19/08/202652,351 mi+1,007 mi
- 22/08/202652,351 mi
Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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