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L186 PTV

1994 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,208 mi
Last recorded136,208 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 PTV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 136,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

n/s & o/s rear brake discs corroded

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn low

n/s & o/s wiper blades split

o/s front inner drive shaft boot slight leak

plastic sill covers fitted unable to access sill condition

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 136,168 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

n/s & o/s rear brake discs corroded

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn low

n/s & o/s wiper blades split

o/s front inner drive shaft boot slight leak

plastic sill covers fitted unable to access sill condition

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 130,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 121,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 121,792 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,981 miles

oil leak from engine area

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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L186 PTV is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,198cc 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 L186 PTV, 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 L186 PTV registered?

L186 PTV is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L186 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L186 PTV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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