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P31 SFU

1996 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 SFU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2009 77,428 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,790 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 69,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2005 63,426 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 63,426 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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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P31 SFU is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P31 SFU, 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 P31 SFU?

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What year was P31 SFU registered?

P31 SFU is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P31 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 SFU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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