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M5 FAV

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,988 mi
Last recorded75,988 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FAV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 75,988 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 73,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,115 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,019 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 67,931 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 67,931 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 67,131 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 64,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 63,538 miles

radiator corroded

Fail 27 May 2008 63,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiator corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 61,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 58,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 58,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M5 FAV is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M5 FAV, 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 M5 FAV registered?

M5 FAV is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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