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K118 YVM

1993 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,394 mi
Last recorded158,394 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 YVM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 158,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 145,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 136,096 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 136,090 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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K118 YVM is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K118 YVM, 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 K118 YVM registered?

K118 YVM is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K118 YVM safe to buy?

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