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N485 CDY

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,572 mi
Last recorded89,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 CDY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,572 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,891 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 88,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,853 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,579 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 76,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,400 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,534 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,239 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,381 miles

ACCESSORY REAR LAMP NOT WORKING

REAR TYRE TREADS LOW AND PERISHED

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,062 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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N485 CDY is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc 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 N485 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N485 CDY?

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What year was N485 CDY registered?

N485 CDY is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N485 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 CDY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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