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M418 VGR

2003 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 VGR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyre scrubbing on inside edge may need alignment check

Fail 24 Apr 2009 71,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyre scrubbing on inside edge may need alignment check

Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,620 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracks

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,204 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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M418 VGR is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 M418 VGR, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M418 VGR registered?

M418 VGR is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is M418 VGR safe to buy?

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