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P390 UCL

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,886 mi
Last recorded85,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 UCL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 85,886 miles

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

EML shows when engine running

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,091 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

o/s/r arch and outer of both sills to arches starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,880 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Jun 2013 78,415 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 78,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,803 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,951 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 63,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,344 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,336 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,502 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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P390 UCL is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P390 UCL, 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 P390 UCL registered?

P390 UCL is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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