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E54 ELH

1987 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,783 mi
Last recorded63,783 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 ELH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,961 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r chassis leg corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,543 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r chassis leg corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,363 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 54,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E54 ELH is a 1987 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E54 ELH, 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 E54 ELH registered?

E54 ELH is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E54 ELH safe to buy?

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