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R953 VSM

2019 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,867 mi
Last recorded94,867 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 VSM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,867 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 92,026 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,242 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,818 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,703 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 78,699 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 73,245 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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R953 VSM is a 2019 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R953 VSM, 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 7 years old, this Honda Prelude is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R953 VSM registered?

R953 VSM is a 2019 Honda Prelude, first registered on 4 February 2019.

Is R953 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 VSM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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