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L104 GKE

1994 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,862 mi
Last recorded55,862 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 GKE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,862 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

no reverse lights

power steering fluid on min

Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,711 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Arch corroded at the bottom

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering on min

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear No revers lights

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 55,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Arch corroded at the bottom

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering on min

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear No revers lights

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 55,089 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill trim fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill trim fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,354 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust rubbing on suspension

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage And steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,913 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch slave cylinder leaking & fluid level low

Fail 13 Nov 2019 53,914 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch slave cylinder leaking & fluid level low

Pass 17 Nov 2018 52,450 miles

O/S/F brake pipe to hose corroding

both front tyre tread 2.5 mm (195/65 r14 89h)

both rear tyres deteriorating in tread

brake fluid close to min

coolant leak around/behind cam belt casing suspect water pump

corrosion to O/S inner sill

exhaust system corroded / has minor leak of exhaust gases

lower section of O/S/R quarter panel above outer sill cover corroded

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,055 miles

O/S/F brake pipe to hose starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly lose in tray but secure

both rear tyres perishing in tread

corrosion on centre part of exhaust system

corrosion on rear part of O/S inner sill

Fail 13 Nov 2017 51,036 miles

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

O/S/F brake pipe to hose starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly lose in tray but secure

both rear tyres perishing in tread

corrosion on centre part of exhaust system

corrosion on rear part of O/S inner sill

damp of oil around O/S of steering rack area

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,569 miles

ABS LAMP WAS ON WHEN VEHICLE DRIVEN IN. IGN CYCLE AND WENT OUT. SUSPECT UNDERLINING ISSUE

FRONT PADS APPEAR LOW

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,064 miles

Rear brakes are noisy they need a service

Fail 18 Nov 2015 48,045 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brakes are noisy they need a service

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,682 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 4,668 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,538 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,632 miles

noise from rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,154 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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L104 GKE is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 109,728 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 L104 GKE, 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 32 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L104 GKE is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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