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L485 XTC

2005 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

123,040 mi
Last recorded123,040 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Honda Prelude107,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2010 123,040 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake discs working surfaces corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 110,791 miles

Advise: n/s/f c.v. boot perishing

Advise: o/s/f indicator lens broken

Advise:rear brake disc rusty

Advise:rear bumper slightly loose

Advise:slight play in steering n/s & o/s

Fail 12 Apr 2009 110,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Advise: n/s/f c.v. boot perishing

Advise: o/s/f indicator lens broken

Advise:rear brake disc rusty

Advise:rear bumper slightly loose

Advise:slight play in steering n/s & o/s

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 102,789 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 98,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 94,992 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 94,992 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 94,938 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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L485 XTC is a 2005 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,755 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 L485 XTC, 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 21 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L485 XTC registered?

L485 XTC is a 2005 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is L485 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L485 XTC shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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