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P74 WUM

1996 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,760 mi
Last recorded141,760 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 WUM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 141,760 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 141,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 135,848 miles

O/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 3 Sep 2009 135,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 122,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre cracking on walls

note. body sill covers fitted

o/s rear wing and wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 122,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre cracking on walls

note. body sill covers fitted

o/s rear wing and wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2007 117,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear brake pads are getting very thin and will soon need replacing

Pass 3 Jan 2007 112,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 102,862 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 102,862 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P74 WUM is a 1996 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P74 WUM, 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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P74 WUM is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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