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N137 DVV

1996 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,145 mi
Last recorded176,145 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 DVV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 176,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 173,892 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 173,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 172,664 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 171,655 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 171,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 170,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 168,975 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 168,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 166,538 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 166,528 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 165,283 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 165,282 miles

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)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 157,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 146,961 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 146,787 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine earth strap broken

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non standard rear exhaust fitted

P.A.S Pump noisey

Pass 3 Jun 2005 134,464 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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N137 DVV is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N137 DVV, 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 N137 DVV registered?

N137 DVV is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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