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L218 RHL

2003 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,255 mi
Last recorded213,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 RHL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 213,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 213,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 206,606 miles

advise exhaust has slight leak at front

advise front numberplate is cracked

advise front top joints have slight play

advise front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 199,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 192,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 183,157 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 168,742 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 168,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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L218 RHL is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 L218 RHL, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L218 RHL registered?

L218 RHL is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is L218 RHL safe to buy?

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