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N168 UPG

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 UPG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,507 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking

wipers failing to turn off

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort LOWER EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,742 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight coolant leak top of radiator

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,829 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,831 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 54,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/side aim l/r not working

Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,703 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,388 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,484 miles

hand brake lever near end of free travel when fully applied

Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,536 miles

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

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

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 UPG is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPG, 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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N168 UPG is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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