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K161 XRO

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,908 mi
Last recorded77,908 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 XRO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2018 77,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, outer sill behind skirt and inside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill behind loose skirt and inside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

after market exhaust hangs very low

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 68,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

corrosion in rear body and rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2016 68,035 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

corrosion in rear body and rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,123 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,042 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,637 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,134 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,901 miles

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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K161 XRO is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 111,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K161 XRO, 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 34 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K161 XRO registered?

K161 XRO is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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