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N180 MYG

1996 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

235,434 mi
Last recorded235,434 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 MYG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 235,434 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

handbrake travel but no excessive

Fail 27 Mar 2019 235,043 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

handbrake travel but no excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2018 228,880 miles

plastic covers fitted on outer sills .

Pass 1 Apr 2017 227,747 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2017 227,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 225,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS ABOVE EXHAUST (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases POOR CONDITSION (7.1.2)

PLASTIC SILLS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 27 Feb 2016 225,631 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure TWO BOLTS LOOSE (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS ABOVE EXHAUST (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases POOR CONDITSION (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 222,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

RWD lamp illuminated

rear exhaust mounting rubber breaking (needs replacing)

suspected HID lamps fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2015 222,674 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 219,606 miles

All discs in poor condition possibly from standing for a long period of time

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 219,606 miles

All discs in poor condition possibly from standing for a long period of time

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 217,867 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 217,867 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 214,933 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 214,933 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 214,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 213,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 13 Sep 2010 213,298 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs corroded

slight play in bothe front steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 17 Sep 2009 204,280 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 204,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 193,044 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 178,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 178,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 173,284 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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N180 MYG is a 1996 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 N180 MYG, 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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N180 MYG is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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