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N502 JLY

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,673 mi
Last recorded86,673 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 JLY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 86,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 86,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 83,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 80,031 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 75,213 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

Fail 21 May 2009 75,213 miles

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 28 May 2008 69,880 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 69,880 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 63,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 63,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,864 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 56,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N502 JLY is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N502 JLY, 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 N502 JLY registered?

N502 JLY is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N502 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 JLY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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