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K236 PHU

2002 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,615 mi
Last recorded94,615 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 Honda Prelude111,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK236 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 94,615 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 94,615 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,878 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 90,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

nearside front sidelight lens cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge suspect camber angle fault

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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K236 PHU is a 2002 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 111,363 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 K236 PHU, 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 24 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K236 PHU registered?

K236 PHU is a 2002 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is K236 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K236 PHU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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