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L243 KVU

1998 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,699 mi
Last recorded112,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2005
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 KVU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2005 112,699 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 112,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advised customer nearside rear handbrake cable insecure recommended the advisory items to be rectified.

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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L243 KVU is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,670 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 L243 KVU, 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 28 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L243 KVU?

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What year was L243 KVU registered?

L243 KVU is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is L243 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 KVU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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