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N441 BBD

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,736 mi
Last recorded118,736 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN441 BBD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

offside rear brake slightly binding

old repairs to both sides rear wheel arches

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 8 Apr 2010 118,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

offside rear brake slightly binding

old repairs to both sides rear wheel arches

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pedal anti-slip device worn on edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

repairs to both sides rear wheel arch areas freshly undersealed

unable to fully assess both sides body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2009 109,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

brake pedal anti-slip device worn on edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

unable to fully assess both sides body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,841 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 99,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 94,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,582 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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N441 BBD is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N441 BBD, 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.

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N441 BBD is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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