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N880 MGN

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 MGN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 98,141 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 98,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,317 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2022 98,317 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,564 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

TEMPRORY FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 93,587 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,984 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,038 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 82,038 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,273 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,411 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 65,793 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 61,333 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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N880 MGN is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N880 MGN, 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 N880 MGN registered?

N880 MGN is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N880 MGN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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