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M493 DLW

1995 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,749 mi
Last recorded108,749 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 DLW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 108,749 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 108,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2006 97,979 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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M493 DLW is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M493 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 M493 DLW registered?

M493 DLW is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M493 DLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M493 DLW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M493 DLW have outstanding finance?

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