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M735 VRB

2003 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM735 VRB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,763 miles

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

both cv gaitors slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both wipers slightly smearing screen

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front exhaust section has a slight blow

nearside steering rack gaitor slightly perished

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,888 miles

battery insecure

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 100,658 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 97,669 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 92,475 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 92,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 84,657 miles

nearside rear tyre near legal limit(1.6mm)

rear exhaust section requires attention soon

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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M735 VRB is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 M735 VRB, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M735 VRB registered?

M735 VRB is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is M735 VRB safe to buy?

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