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P817 GMM

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 GMM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,531 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,213 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,686 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust section hanger corroded

rear screen washer not working

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust section hanger corroded

rear screen washer not working

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n.s. washer slight blocked

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,243 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 531,815 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,525 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,917 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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P817 GMM is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P817 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.

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P817 GMM is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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