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P448 DGM

1996 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,368 mi
Last recorded146,368 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 DGM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 146,368 miles

Corrosion to front suspension

Corrosion to rear suspension

Rear exhaust pipe repaired

Fail 21 May 2010 146,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 146,029 miles

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

O/S Head lamp aim on lowest setting unable to adjust

Slight bind on O/S/F - N/S/F - N/S/R

Slight condensatioon in N/S headlamp unit not adversly effecting beam image at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2009 145,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 134,652 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 134,652 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 124,879 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 111,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 111,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 88,556 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 88,556 miles

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

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

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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P448 DGM is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P448 DGM, 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 P448 DGM registered?

P448 DGM is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P448 DGM safe to buy?

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