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N168 LRL

1996 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,481 mi
Last recorded139,481 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 LRL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 139,481 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear wheel arch rusting through

Fail 28 Jul 2009 139,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear wheel arch rusting through

oil leak from front of engine area

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 28 Jul 2008 138,392 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 138,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 136,444 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 136,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Jul 2006 128,400 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 116,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005
Fail 29 Jul 2005 116,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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N168 LRL is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N168 LRL, 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 N168 LRL registered?

N168 LRL is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N168 LRL safe to buy?

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