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N809 XRD

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,025 mi
Last recorded92,025 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 XRD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,025 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 92,025 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,014 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 76,014 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,661 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,592 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 62,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,506 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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N809 XRD is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N809 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.

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What year was N809 XRD registered?

N809 XRD is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N809 XRD safe to buy?

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