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N450 HTM

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,592 mi
Last recorded46,592 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 HTM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 46,592 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 46,423 miles

Both rear upper arm ball joint rubber boots perishing

Play in the off side front steering inner joint (Not excessive)

near side front tyre perishing on the outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,921 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 43,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,989 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower efficiency (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,931 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 33,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,414 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,506 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 32,506 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,449 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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N450 HTM is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N450 HTM, 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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What year was N450 HTM registered?

N450 HTM is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N450 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N450 HTM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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