MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.
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C262 XLN is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1986 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 75,706 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 C262 XLN, 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 40 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C262 XLN registered?
C262 XLN is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C262 XLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C262 XLN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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