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P412 WRU

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,616 mi
Last recorded124,616 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 WRU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,616 miles

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 3 Dec 2016 122,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 122,467 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 120,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 118,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 117,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

plastic covering both outer sill panels

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,461 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

heavy surface rust on front exhaust pipe

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 14 Nov 2012 111,461 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

heavy surface rust on front exhaust pipe

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,417 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

accident damage to nearside rear bumper

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 91,665 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,507 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,868 miles

Long travel at handbrake lever.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 60,167 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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P412 WRU is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P412 WRU, 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 P412 WRU registered?

P412 WRU is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P412 WRU safe to buy?

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