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L311 MBL

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,734 mi
Last recorded215,734 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL311 MBL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 215,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 192,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 152,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 114,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 114,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 101,409 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 99,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 96,896 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 92,650 miles

engine oil leak

oil around nearside steering rack belows

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2005 89,099 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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L311 MBL is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L311 MBL, 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 L311 MBL registered?

L311 MBL is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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