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N505 XBD

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 XBD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 143,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 140,586 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 137,084 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 133,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 132,629 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 132,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 130,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

handbrake warning light on.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 130,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

handbrake warning light on.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 127,963 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 125,191 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 122,490 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 122,436 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)

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 119,518 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2007 117,134 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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 XBD is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N505 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

N505 XBD is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N505 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 XBD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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