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P451 BPC

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,507 mi
Last recorded142,507 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 BPC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2006 142,507 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 142,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P451 BPC is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P451 BPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P451 BPC?

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What year was P451 BPC registered?

P451 BPC is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P451 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 BPC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P451 BPC have outstanding finance?

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