1996 HONDA PRELUDE2.2L Petrol

The vehicle is currently overdue for its annual MOT, with the last valid certificate expiring in January 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable on the surface, as the most recent test on 27 January 2024 at 99,452 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. A failure occurred one day prior on 26 January 2024 at 99,450 miles, though the record lacks specific defect data for that failure. The mileage history contains a significant and suspicious discrepancy. The vehicle recorded 215,669 miles during the 18 January 2023 test and 213,461 miles on 2 December 2021. However, the 2024 entries show a sudden drop to 99,452 miles. This suggests either a clerical error by the tester or a potential odometer rollback. The low average annual mileage of 3,315 miles is irrelevant given this data contradiction, which indicates the vehicle has likely covered over 215,000 miles. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and chassis rails, as these are common failure points for 1990s Hondas. The absence of recorded advisories over the last few years is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. You should manually check the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear that the MOT record fails to highlight. Verify the service history to resolve the mileage conflict. Check for signs of long-term standing, such as perished tyres or seized brake calipers, which often accompany vehicles with inconsistent records. Focus on the integrity of the exhaust system and engine mounts to ensure the car has been maintained beyond the basic requirements of a pass certificate.