MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust piece of tin wired around the exhaust
o/s/and n/s track rod ends boots are split
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
parking brake only just passed test--advise attention
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
dust covers on track rod ends split,front tyres on legal limit,oil leaks,slight play in steering rack ends!!!!!!!!!!!
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.
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J201 MRL is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 J201 MRL, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J201 MRL registered?
J201 MRL is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 June 2003.
Is J201 MRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J201 MRL shows 6 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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