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P459 BPC

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,043 mi
Last recorded100,043 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 BPC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,372 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch close to lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch close to lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,860 miles

both rear wheel arches are corroded+cover sills fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 98,860 miles

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

both rear wheel arches are corroded+cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,211 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,437 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arches

plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,352 miles

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

both rear wheel arches are corroded

front number plate is cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both rear wheel arches are corroded

front number plate is cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,378 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 95,378 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,970 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/r wheel arch corroded slightly.

rear road springs corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,836 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 91,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,304 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brakes binding.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 86,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 81,959 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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P459 BPC is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P459 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.

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What year was P459 BPC registered?

P459 BPC is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P459 BPC safe to buy?

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