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N518 VPG

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,808 mi
Last recorded63,808 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 VPG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 63,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Covers fitted preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Covers fitted preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Fail 9 Apr 2026 63,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Gasket after cat and sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Covers fitted preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Covers fitted preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 59,789 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust system leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,352 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 59,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 58,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 58,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,584 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,086 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,579 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,868 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,008 miles

both rear tyres perished.

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage.

rear anti roll bar corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 53,007 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished.

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage.

rear anti roll bar corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,472 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 42,507 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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N518 VPG is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N518 VPG, 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 N518 VPG registered?

N518 VPG is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N518 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 VPG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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