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K7 DHW

1996 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,052 mi
Last recorded118,052 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 DHW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 118,052 miles

4 wheel steer Mil on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,032 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 118,032 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 117,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 117,925 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 117,901 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 117,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drop link rubbers split

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drop link has slight play

Offside Front Drop link rubbers split

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 117,832 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drop link bush splitting

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play

Offside Front Drop link bush splitting

Pass 13 May 2015 117,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF droplink bushes split

OSF droplink bushes split

Play in NSR droplink

Play in OSR droplink

Rust on NSR wheel arch

Rust on OSR wheel arch

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

Fail 13 May 2014 117,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 117,437 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 116,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 116,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 116,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 115,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 115,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 114,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 113,599 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 110,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 110,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars

Pass 8 May 2006 107,968 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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K7 DHW is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K7 DHW, 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 K7 DHW registered?

K7 DHW is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is K7 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 DHW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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