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J201 MRL

2003 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

195,298 mi
Last recorded195,298 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 MRL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 195,298 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 195,269 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 192,650 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 178,795 miles

parking brake only just passed test--advise attention

Fail 6 Mar 2006 178,702 miles

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!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 1 Feb 2006 178,439 miles

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.

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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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?

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