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P40 MEM

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 MEM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,802 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 77,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 77,808 miles

all 4 hub and suspension components very rusty

coil springs very rusty in places

n/s + o/s rear brake pipes rusty at ends

Pass 22 Mar 2008 76,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 75,527 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 74,239 miles

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.

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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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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