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C9 SWH

1994 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,330 mi
Last recorded46,330 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SWH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,330 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,478 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 37,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,521 miles

Some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,442 miles

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

Rear 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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C9 SWH is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 109,728 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 C9 SWH, 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 32 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 SWH registered?

C9 SWH is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 May 1994.

Is C9 SWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 SWH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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