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5714 MG

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,942 mi
Last recorded66,942 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5714 MG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 66,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,158 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,808 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 65,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 64,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,426 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody corrosion front & rear both sides

Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,022 miles

some surface corrosion to various underbody components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,557 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,069 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,746 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,746 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 59,163 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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5714 MG is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 5714 MG, 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 5714 MG registered?

5714 MG is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 5714 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5714 MG shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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