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M394 UBA

2005 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,829 mi
Last recorded183,829 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Honda Prelude107,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 UBA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 183,829 miles

light corrosion on brake pipes

o/s/r outer sill corroded

sill covers

Pass 24 Jul 2015 179,076 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge and splitting

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 23 Dec 2014 174,398 miles

n/s/f tyre inside edge starting to crack

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2013 170,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to split on side walls

Pass 29 Nov 2012 167,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 springs have slight movement but seated correctly

Fail 27 Nov 2012 167,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 springs have slight movement but seated correctly

n/s/f headlight slightly dim

Fail 2 Dec 2011 160,250 miles

Both front upper ball joint dust covers split

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 160,250 miles

Both front upper ball joint dust covers split

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011 159,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

import vehicle - no evidenc e of abs fitted to vehicle

intermitant fault - occasionaly horn stays on when using top right horn button.

radiator loose on it's mountings

Pass 27 Jan 2011 158,382 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 158,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 143,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 141,741 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 31 May 2007 141,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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M394 UBA is a 2005 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,755 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 M394 UBA, 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 21 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M394 UBA is a 2005 Honda Prelude, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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