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M491 DLW

1995 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 DLW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 94,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,250 miles

N/S rear seat belt removed

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

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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M491 DLW is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M491 DLW, 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 M491 DLW registered?

M491 DLW is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M491 DLW safe to buy?

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