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N520 CWP

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,565 mi
Last recorded89,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 CWP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,565 miles

Both front outer CV joint boots slightly cracked.

Both upper rear ARB drop link joints have play - recommend replacement ASAP

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack joint at O/S

Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 81,598 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,162 miles

corrosion to osr and nsr sils

Pass 28 Jan 2009
Fail 27 Jan 2009 73,291 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,288 miles

Front no plate starting to deteriorate

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

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy when driving

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,373 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 67,372 miles

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

has slight play in rack offside

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,799 miles

off/side/front tyre tread low---rear silencer poor condition---front number plate ;figures are fading---off/side/rear lower suspension arm inner bush =poor condition--

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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N520 CWP 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 72.7%.

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 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 N520 CWP, 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 N520 CWP registered?

N520 CWP is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N520 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 CWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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