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L226 HDP

1994 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,959 mi
Last recorded152,959 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 HDP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 152,959 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 149,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear handbrake cable outer covers damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 149,336 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear handbrake cable outer covers damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 145,728 miles

advise:front number plate cracked

advise:judder from rear brakes

advise:slight corrosion rear brake discs

advise:slight play in steering rack

advise:slight play nearside and offside rear anti roll bar stabiliser arm ball joints

Pass 18 Dec 2006 144,003 miles

ADVISE FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED

ADVISE INTERMITENT FAULT N/S REAR BRAKE LIGHT

ADVIUSE BRAKE FLUID BELOW MAX

Pass 20 Dec 2005 140,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear park brake lever travel high

Fail 25 Oct 2005 136,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

O/S/R handbrake support bracket broken away from calliper

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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L226 HDP is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,259cc 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 L226 HDP, 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 L226 HDP registered?

L226 HDP is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L226 HDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 HDP 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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