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L306 MGM

2003 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

122,561 mi
Last recorded122,561 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 MGM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 122,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all ball joint covers front and rear split

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 120,972 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 120,972 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 20 Nov 2010 120,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,378 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2009 114,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 109,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 109,006 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 101,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2006 91,759 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 91,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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L306 MGM is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 L306 MGM, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L306 MGM is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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