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L272 ERU

1994 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,142 mi
Last recorded127,142 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 ERU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 127,142 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 120,366 miles

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

Fail 13 May 2008 120,361 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

Pass 8 May 2007 112,985 miles

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters splitting

Fail 8 May 2007 112,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters splitting

Pass 10 May 2006 101,255 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 100,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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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L272 ERU is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L272 ERU, 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

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What year was L272 ERU registered?

L272 ERU is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L272 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L272 ERU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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