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N166 HVX

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 HVX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 128,019 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 128,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 117,095 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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N166 HVX is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N166 HVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N166 HVX registered?

N166 HVX is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N166 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 HVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N166 HVX have outstanding finance?

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