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E512 LVE

1987 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

111,427 mi
Last recorded111,427 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 LVE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2006 111,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

emissions hc's on limit

half of radiator fins missing †

offside front side light dim

offside headlight support springs weak †

poer steering rack wet

Fail 24 Nov 2005 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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E512 LVE is a 1987 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 75,012 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 E512 LVE, 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 39 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E512 LVE registered?

E512 LVE is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E512 LVE safe to buy?

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