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M18 DBW

1995 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,224 mi
Last recorded128,224 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 DBW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,224 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2010 115,315 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 102,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded & slightly blowing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,330 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,935 miles

see previos vt32

Fail 5 Dec 2006 75,931 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,150 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 71,144 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

handbrake long

rear n/plate fadding

slight damage n/s/headlamp

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers 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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M18 DBW is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 106,488 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 M18 DBW, 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 31 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M18 DBW registered?

M18 DBW is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M18 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 DBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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