CarVerify

Free Car Check

N511 EUE

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,347 mi
Last recorded129,347 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 EUE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 129,347 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

heavy surface corrosion to centre and rear exhaust system

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covering both outer sill panels

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Fail 26 Jul 2011 129,347 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

heavy surface corrosion to centre and rear exhaust system

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covering both outer sill panels

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,981 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

noise on application of offside rear brake

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 30 Jul 2010 121,969 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

noise on application of offside rear brake

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,102 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heavy surface rust both rear lower wing panels outside prescribed areas

noise on application of offside rear brake

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,102 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heavy surface rust both rear lower wing panels outside prescribed areas

noise on application of offside rear brake

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 7 Aug 2008 108,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 102,759 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 102,759 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 94,183 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 87,223 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
Full Honda Prelude reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N511 EUE is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N511 EUE, 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 N511 EUE?

You can check the full history of N511 EUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N511 EUE registered?

N511 EUE is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N511 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 EUE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N511 EUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N511 EUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.