MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Car has been under sealed
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))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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
Engine management light on
n/s front tyre cut in side wall
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)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear footbarke slightly low on effort
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)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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
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
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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