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M423 AVW

1995 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

152,109 mi
Last recorded152,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM423 AVW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 152,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 152,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 152,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 149,739 miles

exhaust has temporary repair [paste and tape]

idle speed slightly high

n/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

rear anti roll bar link bushs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2010 149,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

idle speed slightly high

n/s/r disc slightly scorred

n/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

rear anti roll bar link bushs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 143,817 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 143,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 138,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 138,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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M423 AVW is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M423 AVW, 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 M423 AVW registered?

M423 AVW is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M423 AVW safe to buy?

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