MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,099 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel lines corroded
water leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L256 XLM is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 L256 XLM, 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.
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What year was L256 XLM registered?
L256 XLM is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is L256 XLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for L256 XLM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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