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1996 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 KG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,983 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,360 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,069 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))

Pass 12 May 2017 62,986 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S lower bushes some perishing / splits. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 54,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,609 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,877 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,354 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,785 miles

coolant leaking

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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16 KG is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 16 KG, 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 16 KG registered?

16 KG is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is 16 KG safe to buy?

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