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N904 DRW

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 DRW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 72,257 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 24 Apr 2014 64,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,435 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,772 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,681 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,098 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,082 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,126 miles

offside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,868 miles

offside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,940 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 30,940 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

n/s front tyre was very low on pressure , has been re-inflated.

Pass 3 May 2006 30,418 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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N904 DRW is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N904 DRW, 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 N904 DRW?

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What year was N904 DRW registered?

N904 DRW is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N904 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N904 DRW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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