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M543 MRU

1995 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,914 mi
Last recorded133,914 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 MRU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 133,914 miles

Brake pipes coverd in plastic

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Long hand brake travel.

Near side cv boot coverd in grease

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear outter sill, wheel arch area corroded.

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 133,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipes coverd in plastic

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Long hand brake travel.

Near side cv boot coverd in grease

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear outter sill, wheel arch area corroded.

Oil leak

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

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 133,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

grease around nearside cv gaitor no leak at time of test

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

rear light lenses painted

screen chipped

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2008 131,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 131,862 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 126,407 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 126,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 114,589 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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M543 MRU is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M543 MRU, 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 M543 MRU registered?

M543 MRU is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M543 MRU safe to buy?

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