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P510 OGV

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,906 mi
Last recorded73,906 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 OGV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 73,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,797 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear wheel arch corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear wheel arch corroded

outer sills covered

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 72,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

outer sills covered

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,115 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,914 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,247 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,422 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,947 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,897 miles

front and rear discs rusty

front wipers split

Fail 20 Oct 2010 60,871 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)

front and rear discs rusty

front wipers split

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,209 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 49,465 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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P510 OGV is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P510 OGV, 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 P510 OGV?

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What year was P510 OGV registered?

P510 OGV is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P510 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 OGV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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