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K871 BWL

2003 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,956 mi
Last recorded67,956 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK871 BWL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,956 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tie rod end free play

Pass 6 Aug 2011 162,763 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake caliper damp with fluid

sill kit fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,910 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 139,398 miles

chip in screen

rear pads look low

sill kit fitted

suspect front pads low

Fail 1 Aug 2009 139,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

chip in screen

rear pads look low

sill kit fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,669 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 118,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spot lights wired into front side lights

undertray hanging down

Pass 21 Jul 2007 118,164 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spot lights wired into front side lights

undertray hanging down

Pass 17 Aug 2006 104,950 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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K871 BWL is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K871 BWL, 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 K871 BWL registered?

K871 BWL is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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