MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,850 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
windscreen scratched
many suspension componants rusted
slight play in steering rack
general corrosion to body - o/s/r wheel arch becomming jagged
many suspension bushes badly perished
L/h horn button fell off when operated
abs light not on during test.
some play in o/s/r suspension joints
various suspension bushes badly perished
windscreen badly scratched
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
L/h horn button fell off when operated
some play in o/s/r suspension joints
various suspension bushes badly perished
windscreen badly scratched
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 hub and suspension components very rusty
coil springs very rusty in places
n/s + o/s rear brake pipes rusty at ends
all 4 hub and suspension components very rusty
coil springs very rusty in places
n/s + o/s rear brake pipes rusty at ends
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear exhaust box in poor condition
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P40 MEM 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 55.6%.
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 P40 MEM, 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 P40 MEM registered?
P40 MEM is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P40 MEM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P40 MEM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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