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E46 TVR

1999 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,888 mi
Last recorded68,888 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 TVR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 68,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,886 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,359 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 67,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,082 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 55,082 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre has slight destortion on crown ply

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,590 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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E46 TVR is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,136 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 E46 TVR, 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 27 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E46 TVR registered?

E46 TVR is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is E46 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E46 TVR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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