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P585 PHU

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,681 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2013 92,669 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,657 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,338 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,805 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 86,794 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 84,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,983 miles

both no plates perrishing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,358 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 76,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P585 PHU is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P585 PHU, 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

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What year was P585 PHU registered?

P585 PHU is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P585 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 PHU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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