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L136 VBD

1994 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,388 mi
Last recorded117,388 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL136 VBD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 117,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 99,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,811 miles

both rear brake flex hoses starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2008 87,465 miles

2 small stone chips in windscreen but not in swept area

condensation in ns headlamp lens but does not affect beam image

corrosion present to nsr lower 1/4 panel

os ns head lamp aim on upper limit

osf seat belt webbing starting to fray

plastic sill covers fitted to os ns outer sills preventing full examination of outer sills

Pass 25 May 2007 80,847 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 80,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perishing and going out of shape

the parking brake has long travel

Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,254 miles

Hand brake high.

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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L136 VBD is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L136 VBD, 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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What year was L136 VBD registered?

L136 VBD is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L136 VBD safe to buy?

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