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M43 CLF

1995 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 CLF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 129,790 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both front roadsprings corroded

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

high level brake light only partially working

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn low on inner egde

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 129,790 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv boots perished

both front roadsprings corroded

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

high level brake light only partially working

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn low on inner egde

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 121,314 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 121,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,983 miles

N/S/FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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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M43 CLF is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M43 CLF, 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 M43 CLF registered?

M43 CLF is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M43 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M43 CLF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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