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N778 XRD

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 XRD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 132,260 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 129,009 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 129,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 125,248 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 120,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 113,058 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 113,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 108,692 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 108,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 108,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brakes binding slightly

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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N778 XRD is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N778 XRD, 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

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What year was N778 XRD registered?

N778 XRD is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N778 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N778 XRD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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