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P709 FEJ

1996 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,769 mi
Last recorded67,769 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 FEJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 67,769 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 67,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,598 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 57,386 miles

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

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

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inside edges of tread.

O/s/rbrake binding slightly.

Recommend steering geometry check.

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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P709 FEJ is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P709 FEJ, 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 P709 FEJ registered?

P709 FEJ is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P709 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 FEJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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