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P644 LUY

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 LUY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 117,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 117,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 108,633 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking From Previous Repair (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper Wishbone Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 101,901 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 101,896 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear, Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti roll bar, sub-frame and fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 95,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,959 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 93,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,956 miles

Nearside Front drop link rubbers slightly splitting

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 93,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has large hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drop link rubbers slightly splitting

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid warning light indicates fault

n/s/f brake hose securing bracket bolt insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,170 miles

drivers head lamp damp lens

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,972 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 87,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,453 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,575 miles

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

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2006 64,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exposed metal underbody parts heavily corroded

damage to nearside front wing

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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P644 LUY is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 P644 LUY, 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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P644 LUY is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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