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L227 RHE

1994 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,285 mi
Last recorded112,285 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 RHE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 112,285 miles

drivers side front tyre close to limits

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,300 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

SMOKEY ENGINE

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 105,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

SMOKEY ENGINE

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,899 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

signs of grease around nearside outer driveshaft gaiters outer clip area

Fail 13 Jan 2012 99,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

signs of grease around nearside outer driveshaft gaiters outer clip area

Pass 9 Dec 2010 94,248 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 7 Dec 2010 94,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,149 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 85,149 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,563 miles

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

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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L227 RHE is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,150cc 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 L227 RHE, 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 L227 RHE registered?

L227 RHE is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L227 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L227 RHE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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