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N108 GLY

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 GLY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2010 121,605 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 118,291 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 118,291 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise vehicle structure corroded advise rear noplate discoloured

Pass 27 May 2008 114,339 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 114,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear brake discs corroded advise rear noplate slighty discoloured

Pass 23 May 2007 105,780 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 105,765 miles

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

advise exhaust system corroded †advise corrosion to vehicle structure †advise o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 100,498 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 100,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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N108 GLY is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N108 GLY, 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 N108 GLY registered?

N108 GLY is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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