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K167 APC

1993 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,401 mi
Last recorded170,401 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK167 APC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 170,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 166,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 164,203 miles

front anteroll bar bushes condition

Fail 30 Jun 2009 164,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anteroll bar bushes condition

Pass 28 Jun 2008 159,723 miles

both front anteroll bar bushes condition

exhaust slight leak and condition

long handbrake travel

n/s/r inner edge condition tyre

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 159,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front anteroll bar bushes condition

exhaust slight leak and condition

n/s/r inner edge condition tyre

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 154,708 miles

front anteroll bar bushes condition

front no plate condition

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2007 154,695 miles

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

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

front anterollbushes condition

front no plate condition

n/s/f lower balljoint slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

oil leak engine

Pass 19 May 2006 152,005 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 151,098 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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K167 APC is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K167 APC, 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 K167 APC registered?

K167 APC is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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