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K542 PLT

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 PLT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 131,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 125,715 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 125,710 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 118,492 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K542 PLT is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K542 PLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K542 PLT?

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What year was K542 PLT registered?

K542 PLT is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K542 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K542 PLT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K542 PLT have outstanding finance?

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