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E596 DTA

1988 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Honda Prelude86,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE596 DTA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,001 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 87,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear antie roll bar bushes cracking

front and rear suspension arms rusty

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,680 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 87,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 Sep 2005 87,167 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 87,167 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front no plate cracked

slight play steering rack

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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E596 DTA is a 1988 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 86,050 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 E596 DTA, 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 38 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E596 DTA registered?

E596 DTA is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E596 DTA safe to buy?

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