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P23 KDM

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 KDM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,014 miles

all underside of vehicle surface corrode but not holed or weak

offside rear wheel arch corrode but not jagged

Fail 31 Oct 2011 96,012 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all underside of vehicle surface corrode but not holed or weak

offside rear wheel arch corrode but not jagged

Pass 4 May 2010 95,985 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,979 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,278 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 95,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,475 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 86,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,859 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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P23 KDM is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P23 KDM, 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 P23 KDM registered?

P23 KDM is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P23 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 KDM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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