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P339 SVW

1996 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,643 mi
Last recorded109,643 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 SVW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 109,643 miles
Fail 1 May 2011 109,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 106,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f inner door handle broken but still opens door

Pass 1 May 2009 101,574 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 101,567 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,310 miles

Unsure whether odometer is calibrated in kilometres or miles

four wheel steer inoperative

Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,799 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 85,799 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s/r seat belt jammed. n/s/r working ok

rear steering not working,but in straight ahead position and not adversely afecting front steering

slight play in front steering

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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P339 SVW is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc 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 P339 SVW, 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 P339 SVW registered?

P339 SVW is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P339 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P339 SVW 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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