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M203 COR

1995 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,831 mi
Last recorded121,831 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 COR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 121,831 miles

all suspension upper balljoint dustcovers perished

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filler neck corroded

hand brake lever travel slightly high

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear wheelarches corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 3 Aug 2012 121,780 miles

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

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

all upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished and splitting

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

high travel on foot and hand brakes recomend attension

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear chassis rails heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 121,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on rear chassis sections

corrosion on rear underbody componance

high travel on handbrake

imbalance on rear brakes

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,758 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front metal brake pipes starting corrode

o/s front cv gaiter perished and splitting

rear wheel archs corroded

slight movement o/s steering system

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,328 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 109,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oi leaks

pin holes in down pipe and centre section just in limits

travel on handbrake limit

very slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 6 Jul 2009 101,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 101,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 94,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 85,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 73,527 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyre's worn close to legal limit in the inner edge's

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

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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M203 COR is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M203 COR, 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 M203 COR registered?

M203 COR is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M203 COR safe to buy?

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