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N811 YJB

1996 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 YJB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 122,067 miles

ns cv boot perished--exhaust repaired--outer sills not fully checked side skirts fitted--front number plate broken--os headlight chipped

ns headlight taped to bend beam image

Fail 14 May 2010 122,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ns cv boot perished--exhaust repaired--outer sills not fully checked side skirts fitted--front number plate broken--os headlight chipped

Pass 15 May 2009 111,162 miles

rear exhaust repaired/blowing--osf tyre bald on inside edge--osr brake binding--nsf tyre wearing low on both edges--outer sills not checked- side skirts fitted

Fail 13 May 2009 111,162 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust repaired/blowing--osf tyre bald on inside edge--osr brake binding--nsf tyre wearing low on both edges--outer sills not checked- side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,349 miles

rear exhaust rusty/repaired---both wiper blades split---long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,268 miles

exhaust rusty/blowing and repaired at rear †oil leaks †long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Apr 2006 88,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,826 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2005 85,789 miles

exhaust rusty at rear both front tyres worn low

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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N811 YJB is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N811 YJB, 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 N811 YJB registered?

N811 YJB is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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