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K179 RRK

1993 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,571 mi
Last recorded169,571 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 RRK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 169,571 miles

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

Fail 30 Oct 2009 16,941 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,200 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 161,669 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear outer wheel arch has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2007 158,177 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 158,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear radius arms bushes starting to split

sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 2 Nov 2006 156,576 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 156,470 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer sills coverd in plastic trim

handbrake readings low

rear inner suspension bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2005 145,471 miles

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 RRK is a 1993 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K179 RRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K179 RRK registered?

K179 RRK is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is K179 RRK safe to buy?

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