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C3 PBS

1993 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,568 mi
Last recorded95,568 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PBS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front screen wipers slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

oil leak

slight damage to front registration plate

tyre size = 205/50R16V

Fail 18 Jun 2010 95,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front screen wipers slightly deteriorated

both rear service brake efforts poor

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

offside rear parking brake effort poor

oil leak

slight damage to front registration plate

tyre size = 205/50R16V

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,305 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

small crack in front number plate

Fail 10 Jun 2008 75,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

small crack in front number plate

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,218 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 67,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 60,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor damage near side front tyre side wall

nail in tyre

outer sills not checked plastic covers

Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor damage near side front tyre side wall

nail in tyre

outer sills not checked plastic covers

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
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C3 PBS is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 PBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 PBS registered?

C3 PBS is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C3 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PBS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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