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C496 DNM

1985 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,541 mi
Last recorded61,541 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC496 DNM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 61,541 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 59,246 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,164 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT SQUEAK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT SQUEAK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,005 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SIDESILLS CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,980 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GO RUSTY ON INNER FACE

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC'S GOING RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS GOING RUSTY

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,924 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 18 Oct 2008 58,616 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WIPERBLADE WEAKENING

Fail 16 Oct 2008 58,534 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WIPERBLADE WEAKENING

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,686 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both sills corroded

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2007 57,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both sills corroded

brake fluid discoloured

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,629 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arches corroded, both side sills weak and correded

Pass 14 Oct 2005 56,874 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 56,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS GOING VERY RUSTY

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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C496 DNM is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1985 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C496 DNM, 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 41 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C496 DNM registered?

C496 DNM is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 August 1985.

Is C496 DNM safe to buy?

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