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P653 KWL

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,881 mi
Last recorded158,881 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 KWL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2019 158,881 miles

both front tyres worn edges almost to cords .......

front number plate damaged .......

o/s/f coil spring lower coil corroded .........

play felt at o/s/r anti roll bar link .......

wipers smear .........

Pass 8 Oct 2018 142,745 miles

n/s/r tyre tread on limit , o/s/r close to limit .....

Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,755 miles

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

Rear corrosion evident of rear fuel pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,311 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,731 miles

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 102,899 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,045 miles

Offside front tyre has a small cut to the inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,874 miles

Offside rear brake disc discoloured, suggesting brake may have been binding on at some point.Brake not binding at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,281 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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P653 KWL is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P653 KWL, 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 P653 KWL registered?

P653 KWL is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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