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P778 LBY

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 LBY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 101,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 87,408 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 87,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,062 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 85,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 78,252 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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P778 LBY is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P778 LBY, 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 P778 LBY registered?

P778 LBY is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P778 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 LBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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