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N480 CDY

1996 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,342 mi
Last recorded103,342 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 CDY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,342 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

chip to windscreen

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,029 miles

all suspension components corroded

both rear and offside front tyres cracking in tread

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 103,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both rear and offside front tyres cracking in tread

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,814 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

all suspension components corroded

all tyres heavily cracked in tread

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 19 Mar 2018 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

all suspension components corroded

all tyres heavily cracked in tread

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 25 May 2017 102,591 miles

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Parking brake travel high

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,882 miles

Front brake calapers very corroded

Front suspension componets corroded

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake calapers very corroded

Front suspension componets corroded

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,559 miles

all front suspension components v. corroded.

both c.v. boots starting to perish.

n/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 101,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension components v. corroded.

both c.v. boots starting to perish.

n/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,312 miles

Power steering component(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

both front hubs corroded

offside rear caliper slightly sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,010 miles

o/s/r caliper slightly seized. brake readings ok.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r caliper binding slightly.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 99,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 98,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 97,278 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly warped. n/s outer c.v. boot slightly leaking.

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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N480 CDY is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N480 CDY, 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 N480 CDY registered?

N480 CDY is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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