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N21 PFB

2005 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,868 mi
Last recorded149,868 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda Prelude107,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 PFB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,868 miles

Front nearside and offside brakes have slight bind

Pass 19 Jan 2022 149,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 149,240 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,911 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 146,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 137,505 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 137,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 136,057 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 136,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 123,570 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 123,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 115,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 115,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,791 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,861 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,718 miles

2 gas test re no match in book bb4 code

advise tempary repair bulb fixing corrosion new light req

Fail 11 Dec 2009 82,718 miles

2 gas test re no match in book bb4 code

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise tempary repair bulb fixing corrosion new light req

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,983 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,887 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,847 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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N21 PFB is a 2005 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,755 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 N21 PFB, 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 21 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N21 PFB registered?

N21 PFB is a 2005 Honda Prelude, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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