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N551 PYN

2004 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,879 mi
Last recorded117,879 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Prelude109,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 PYN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 117,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 117,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke from under bonnet (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,640 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 117,638 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2011 114,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 107,324 miles

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKED.

BOTH STEERING RACK GAITERS ARE CRACKED

CORRECT DIP BEAM BULBS FITTED AT TIME OT TEST TO GET CORRECT DIP BEAM PATTERNS

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

LOWER FLYWHEEL COVER IS PARTLY UNDONE DONE

SCREW IN NSF TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT RUBBING SOUND WHEN BOTH REAR WHEELS ARE TURNED WHICH MAY BE THE PADS ON THE DISCS

Pass 28 May 2008 100,542 miles

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 28 May 2008 100,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 5 May 2007 93,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,003 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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N551 PYN is a 2004 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,322 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 N551 PYN, 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 22 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N551 PYN is a 2004 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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