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N974 CVP

2005 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

212,157 mi
Last recorded212,157 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda Prelude107,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 CVP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 212,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 210,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2021 210,220 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe to the cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 208,412 miles

Car has been under sealed

Pass 4 Mar 2019 206,972 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 206,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 206,387 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 206,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 205,315 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 204,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 204,708 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 200,788 miles

Engine management light on

n/s front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 28 Feb 2014 200,784 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

N/S front tyre cut in side wall

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 192,184 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear footbarke slightly low on effort

Fail 28 Feb 2013 192,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 190,117 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 190,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 1 Mar 2012 184,120 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 184,120 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 182,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 174,324 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Fail 26 Feb 2011 174,324 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 26 Feb 2010
Fail 26 Feb 2010

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 145,262 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front steering rack end ball joint slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2008 133,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front steering rack end ball joint slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2007 114,418 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 114,418 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 101,287 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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N974 CVP is a 2005 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,755 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 N974 CVP, 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 21 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N974 CVP is a 2005 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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