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P831 RGE

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,464 mi
Last recorded56,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 RGE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 56,133 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,952 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,250 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,055 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,675 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 39,642 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,495 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 38,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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P831 RGE is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P831 RGE, 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

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What year was P831 RGE registered?

P831 RGE is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P831 RGE safe to buy?

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