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M199 ELA

1995 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,633 mi
Last recorded193,633 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM199 ELA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 193,633 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 31 Aug 2007 189,157 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 189,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 179,743 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 179,743 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M199 ELA is a 1995 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M199 ELA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M199 ELA registered?

M199 ELA is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M199 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M199 ELA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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