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K187 BVS

1993 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,950 mi
Last recorded117,950 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 BVS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,950 miles

BOTH REAR SILL & QUARTER PANEL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,420 miles

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

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

corrosion both rear bottom wheel archs out side priscribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills/suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,130 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 97,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2009 92,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 77,497 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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K187 BVS is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K187 BVS, 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 K187 BVS registered?

K187 BVS is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K187 BVS safe to buy?

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