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A10 LWF

1993 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,742 mi
Last recorded123,742 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LWF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 123,742 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

some areas of corrosion on vehicle floor

Fail 28 Sep 2011 123,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

some areas of corrosion on vehicle floor

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,496 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 118,493 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 111,554 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 111,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 111,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,046 miles

rear subframe very rusty but not holed

Fail 28 Feb 2008 107,046 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear subframe very rusty but not holed

Pass 24 Feb 2007 102,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 96,011 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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A10 LWF is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,157 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 A10 LWF, 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 33 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 LWF is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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