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P440 KUD

1996 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,386 mi
Last recorded154,386 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 KUD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 154,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 154,344 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 150,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 150,723 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 146,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eng.smokes slightly on tickover

Pass 22 Apr 2009 146,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eng.smokes slightly on tickover

Pass 10 Apr 2008 139,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 138,783 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 136,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P440 KUD is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P440 KUD, 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 P440 KUD registered?

P440 KUD is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P440 KUD safe to buy?

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