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M386 TJA

1995 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 TJA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,836 miles

front brake discs fractured

nearside front indicator lense incomplete

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs fractured

nearside front indicator lense incomplete

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,920 miles

play in steering rack

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2009 85,916 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

play in steering rack

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,627 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,626 miles

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

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

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)

both headlight aims slightly high(adjusters not working)

cooling fan noisey

park brake lever high but still has reserve travel

power steering rack wet with oil on offside but has no visable signs of leakage

slight play in power steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 65,738 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

nearside front tyre outter sidewall cut but not down to ply or cords

slight play in steering rack

unable to check outter sills due plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 60,241 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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M386 TJA is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M386 TJA, 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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M386 TJA is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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