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N813 JLB

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,438 mi
Last recorded119,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN813 JLB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,438 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 May 2016 119,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

both front CV boots perished

Pass 8 May 2015 124,454 miles

OSF Tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 13 May 2014 108,767 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 108,694 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2013 102,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 102,369 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,997 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,303 miles

4 wheel steer light on, system inop.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,749 miles

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

slight tread distortion o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,885 miles

Nail in N/Side rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,747 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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N813 JLB is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N813 JLB, 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 N813 JLB registered?

N813 JLB is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N813 JLB safe to buy?

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