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P770 VCD

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,834 mi
Last recorded92,834 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 VCD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,834 miles

suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing,cracks in windsreen

Fail 2 Dec 2009 92,834 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake pads wearing,offside rear brake slight binding,suspension components corroded,suspension bushes wearing,cracks in windsreen

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,340 miles

rear discs for corrosion\trail arm bushes for slight play\injury in screen\slight misting of fluid found at abs unit no leak found at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,798 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 85,791 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaks,suspension bushes wearing,both rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Nov 2006 82,815 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 82,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear discs for pitting good even balance on brake tester

both rear lower arm bushes for perishing

rear steering innoperative rear wheels in line

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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P770 VCD is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P770 VCD, 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 P770 VCD registered?

P770 VCD is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P770 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 VCD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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