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P799 GMM

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,619 mi
Last recorded42,619 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 GMM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,619 miles

Nearside Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front inner drive shaft gaiters slight leakage of grease

Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,819 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering oil cooler corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,405 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 40,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,825 miles

power steering oil cooler corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 39,825 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

power steering oil cooler corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,192 miles

power steering oil cooler corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,542 miles

power steering oil cooler corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,709 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,142 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,806 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Jul 2011 36,806 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,567 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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P799 GMM is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P799 GMM, 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

How do I check the history of P799 GMM?

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What year was P799 GMM registered?

P799 GMM is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P799 GMM safe to buy?

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