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L203 XLO

1994 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,796 mi
Last recorded46,796 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL203 XLO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,796 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

adle speed surging at times but ok during emmisions test

centre stop lamp not working but unable to verify if connected

engine temperature gauge not working

exhaust blow at downpipe area behind heatshields on limit of failure

n/s/f tyre scrubbed bald on extreme inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing and splitting in tread area

slight play in rear anti roll bar o/s end link

various warning lights "on" on dashboard

Fail 25 Jun 2013 86,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

adle speed surging at times but ok during emmisions test

centre stop lamp not working but unable to verify if connected

engine temperature gauge not working

exhaust blow at downpipe area behind heatshields on limit of failure

n/s/f tyre scrubbed bald on extreme inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing and splitting in tread area

slight play in rear anti roll bar o/s end link

various warning lights "on" on dashboard

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,973 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 82,973 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,197 miles

corrosion - osr outer sill

engine oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

rear brake imbalance 41%

Fail 11 Feb 2011 71,195 miles

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

corrosion - osr outer sill

engine oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

rear brake imbalance 41%

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,790 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 56,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 51,965 miles

Advised both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge. advised customer to have tracking checked.

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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L203 XLO is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L203 XLO, 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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L203 XLO is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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