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K112 WLJ

1993 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK112 WLJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 117,690 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 117,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,738 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2011 115,738 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2010 113,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 113,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 111,033 miles

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

Nearside rear light unit has slight water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 111,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear light unit has slight water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 94,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 94,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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K112 WLJ is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,157 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 K112 WLJ, 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 33 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K112 WLJ registered?

K112 WLJ is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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