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N788 XNV

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,893 mi
Last recorded78,893 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 XNV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,893 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 78,893 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 69,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advance travel on park brake

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,030 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,109 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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N788 XNV is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N788 XNV, 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 N788 XNV?

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What year was N788 XNV registered?

N788 XNV is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N788 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N788 XNV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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