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K157 YVM

1993 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK157 YVM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 96,890 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 96,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 145,616 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 145,616 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

adjustable suspension fitted

advise corrosion to nearsid rear wheel arch

advise corrosion to offside door pillar

advise corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

advise nearside and offside front and rear tyres inner edges worn

advise sill covers fitted

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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K157 YVM is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K157 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 K157 YVM registered?

K157 YVM is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is K157 YVM safe to buy?

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