1997 Honda Prelude 2.2L Petrol · R408 DKX
1997 Honda Prelude (2.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 92,142 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA PRELUDE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R408 DKX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2024
- 92,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R408 DKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Prelude (R408 DKX) between February 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
R408 DKX Mileage History
- 01/02/202281,646 mi
- 28/01/202387,131 mi+5,485 mi
- 22/01/202492,142 mi+5,011 mi
Average of roughly 5,327 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Prelude e:HEV
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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