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P418 NSX

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,993 mi
Last recorded101,993 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,993 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 101,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,484 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 92,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 81,495 miles

Corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

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

Fail 13 May 2009 81,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

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

Pass 16 May 2008 76,273 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 76,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,674 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,613 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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P418 NSX is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P418 NSX, 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 P418 NSX registered?

P418 NSX is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P418 NSX safe to buy?

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