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L260 PRC

2001 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,009 mi
Last recorded222,009 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 PRC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 222,009 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 222,009 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Corosion forming on the offside rear chasis member.

Grease begining to leak out from the inner driveshaft gaiter on the offside front.

Nearside front wiper blade begining to smear windscreen.

No engine oil on dipstick prior to test ,2 ltrs added to bring level up to the minimum .

Plastic oversills fitted to the offside and nearside, obscuring view of body.

Sidewall damaged on the nearside front.

Some run out (distortion) noticed on all wheel rims when rotated.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 217,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

vehicle has just met the minimum brake performence on service and parking brake at the time of test therefore it may require brake repair in future

Fail 5 Aug 2008 217,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 182,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 158,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 158,240 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 125,059 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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L260 PRC is a 2001 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,371 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 L260 PRC, 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 25 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L260 PRC registered?

L260 PRC is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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