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N251 EKP

1994 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,313 mi
Last recorded121,313 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 EKP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer 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 handbrake efficiency low adjustment or repair required

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2009 121,313 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer 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 handbrake efficiency low adjustment or repair required

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2007 128,517 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 115,450 miles

advise slight in os rear anti roll bar link rod joint

Fail 19 Jan 2006 115,450 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise slight in os rear anti roll bar link rod joint

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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N251 EKP is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 109,728 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 N251 EKP, 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 32 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N251 EKP registered?

N251 EKP is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is N251 EKP safe to buy?

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