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L23 XLT

2006 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,891 mi
Last recorded167,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Honda Prelude121,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 XLT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 167,891 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 167,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 165,342 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/side rear disc o k at test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 162,606 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 158,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 152,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 127,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 107,932 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 89,726 miles

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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L23 XLT is a 2006 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 121,831 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 L23 XLT, 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 20 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L23 XLT registered?

L23 XLT is a 2006 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is L23 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 XLT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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