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P418 SBV

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,499 mi
Last recorded161,499 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 SBV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 161,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 161,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 154,430 miles

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

advise full abs check. (light working as to test procedures but suspect may be faulty)

slight play to both front inner steering rack end joints

Pass 29 Jul 2008 146,028 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 135,206 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 125,432 miles

slight play in offside steering rack joint[not excessive]

Fail 31 Jul 2006 125,432 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack joint[not excessive]

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 SBV is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P418 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

P418 SBV is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P418 SBV safe to buy?

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