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M443 BCL

1995 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,760 mi
Last recorded135,760 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 BCL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 135,760 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 135,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 128,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S & O/S REAR WHEEL ARCHES COVERED WITH FILLER

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s & o/s outter sills covered with side skirts

Fail 24 Jun 2008 122,900 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/rear wheel damaged

slight corrosion on n/s+o/s rear sills

slight corrosion on n/s+o/s rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Jun 2008 122,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/rear wheel damaged

slight corrosion on n/s+o/s rear sills

slight corrosion on n/s+o/s rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Jun 2007 117,517 miles

n/s inner c.v boot split

n/s/rear wheel damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2006 111,121 miles

o/s/rear wheel buckled

some damage to n/s/rear tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Jun 2006 111,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/rear wheel buckled

some damage to n/s/rear tyre sidewall

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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M443 BCL is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc 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 M443 BCL, 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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M443 BCL is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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