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C3 WOM

1993 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,269 mi
Last recorded103,269 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 WOM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,269 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Outer sill plastic covers fitted

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,257 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Outer sill plastic covers fitted

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,539 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 96,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,624 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,624 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,232 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,273 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,230 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 76,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid level is low

left side rear brake disc slighty rusty

right side rear brake disc slighty rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,017 miles

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

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 WOM is a 1993 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM registered?

C3 WOM is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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