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L44 KEY

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,418 mi
Last recorded75,418 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 KEY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,418 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,187 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,838 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,750 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 51,733 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,812 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 35,340 miles

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

o/s n/s front tyre wall has damage to outside no cord showing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,340 miles

o/s n/s front tyre wall has damage to outside no cord showing

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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L44 KEY is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L44 KEY, 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 L44 KEY registered?

L44 KEY is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is L44 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 KEY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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