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N440 DJA

1996 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,302 mi
Last recorded242,302 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 DJA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 242,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 242,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 237,139 miles

Near side front tyre has a cut

Fail 25 Nov 2011 237,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Clutch anti slip missing

Near side front tyre has a cut

Pass 20 Oct 2009 220,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 200,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 191,700 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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N440 DJA is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 100,432 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 N440 DJA, 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 30 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N440 DJA registered?

N440 DJA is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N440 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N440 DJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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