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N505 HVW

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,777 mi
Last recorded68,777 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 HVW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,777 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,857 miles

offside rear brake pads are dead on legal limit

offside rear outer sill looks like it is starting to corrode

slight play to the offside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front tyre is dead on legal limit

nearside rear tyre is wearing on it's inner edge and starting to perish

offside rear brake pads are dead on legal limit

offside rear outer sill looks like it is starting to corrode

slight play to the offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,213 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,597 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 55,942 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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N505 HVW is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N505 HVW, 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 N505 HVW registered?

N505 HVW is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N505 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 HVW shows 9 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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