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L201 HVS

1994 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,429 mi
Last recorded92,429 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 HVS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,429 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 19 Mar 2010 90,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,714 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 89,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,490 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 88,489 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,116 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 87,114 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 85,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 85,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L201 HVS is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L201 HVS, 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 L201 HVS registered?

L201 HVS is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L201 HVS safe to buy?

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