CarVerify

Free Car Check

L231 EPJ

1994 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2259cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,269 mi
Last recorded98,269 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 EPJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 98,269 miles

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

Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f reflector slightly damage

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perished

slight play steering

Fail 18 May 2011 98,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f reflector slightly damage

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perished

slight play steering

Pass 21 May 2010 95,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front sidelight damaged

Offside rear damaged

Oil leak

Stop lamp high-rise not working

Fail 21 May 2010 95,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front sidelight damaged

Offside rear damaged

Oil leak

Park brake lever close to travel limit

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

Stop lamp high-rise not working

Pass 23 May 2009 93,876 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged (run flat)

wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 May 2009 93,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged (run flat)

wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 91,856 miles

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

body damage and corrosion - corrosion chassis

rear tyres wearing on edges

suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 19 May 2008 91,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

body damage and corrosion - corrosion chassis

rear tyres wearing on edges

suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2007 89,214 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 89,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear tyres - slight damage nsr tyre wall - front discs and pads wearing

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
Full Honda Prelude reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L231 EPJ is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L231 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L231 EPJ?

You can check the full history of L231 EPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L231 EPJ registered?

L231 EPJ is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L231 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 EPJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L231 EPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L231 EPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.