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L138 VBD

1994 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,210 mi
Last recorded100,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 VBD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake lever has slight travel

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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L138 VBD is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L138 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L138 VBD registered?

L138 VBD is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L138 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L138 VBD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L138 VBD have outstanding finance?

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