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M279 CGH

1995 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,271 mi
Last recorded128,271 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 CGH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 128,271 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills fitted

n/s/r inner sill undersealed

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 128,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cover sills fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 122,265 miles

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s outter

Fail 19 May 2010 122,265 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s outter

Pass 15 May 2009 113,093 miles

CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE. SUMP POROUS. O/S HEAD HIGH CHIPPED

brake warning light on 4ws light on

Fail 11 May 2009 113,093 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE. SUMP POROUS. O/S HEAD HIGH CHIPPED

Pass 1 May 2008 104,107 miles

EXHAUST NOISEY. EXTENSIVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE. OIL LEVEL LOW. O/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

Fail 29 Apr 2008 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

EXHAUST NOISEY. EXTENSIVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE. OIL LEVEL LOW. O/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

Pass 15 May 2007 95,483 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT CRACKED. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN. WATER LEAK AT RADIATOR. BODYWORK DAMAGED/CORROSION SHOWING

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

Pass 3 May 2006 86,986 miles

All four main brake pipes corroded at last uncoated section

Catalyst heat sheild loose

Condensation in nearside rear light cluster

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

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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M279 CGH is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M279 CGH, 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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M279 CGH is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 February 1995.

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