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K179 GOO

1993 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,995 mi
Last recorded80,995 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 GOO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,995 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 80,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 80,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 80,326 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 80,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 80,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,716 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 79,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 79,532 miles

o/s front brake slightly heavy

o/s rear b/pipe slightly corroded at flexi end

o/s rear tyre perrished in treads

Pass 21 May 2013 79,360 miles

offside front brake getting heavy

Pass 24 May 2012 79,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 78,937 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 78,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 78,530 miles

slight damage & corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 28 May 2008 78,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 78,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 77,940 miles

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

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

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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K179 GOO is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K179 GOO, 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 K179 GOO registered?

K179 GOO is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K179 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K179 GOO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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