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N466 ABA

1996 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 ABA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,846 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,784 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,522 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,561 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,482 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,315 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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N466 ABA is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N466 ABA, 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 N466 ABA registered?

N466 ABA is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N466 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N466 ABA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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