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K166 OGN

1993 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,482 mi
Last recorded148,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 OGN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 148,482 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 148,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake pipes/brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 143,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 143,380 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 143,263 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 138,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap 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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K166 OGN is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K166 OGN, 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 K166 OGN registered?

K166 OGN is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K166 OGN safe to buy?

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