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M517 DLW

1995 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,859 mi
Last recorded103,859 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 DLW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2007 103,859 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2006 95,830 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes binding lightly

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre on legal limit on inner edge

park brake travel

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Fail 17 Aug 2006 95,813 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes binding lightly

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre on legal limit on inside edge

park brake travel

rear brake pads 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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M517 DLW is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,259cc 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 M517 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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M517 DLW is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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