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N145 PYP

2003 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,661 mi
Last recorded164,661 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 PYP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 164,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 157,179 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 157,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 151,487 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 151,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 141,185 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 141,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,891 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

both upper dust covers have been taped over as temp repaire to preventthe ingress off dirt

Fail 31 Jul 2012 135,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 121,289 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 121,130 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

nearside washer not working offside provides enough water

Pass 5 Aug 2010 112,951 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 3 Aug 2010 112,939 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 106,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 106,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,788 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,193 miles

off side rear tyre perishing/cracking but cracks not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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N145 PYP is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 N145 PYP, 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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N145 PYP is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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