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L490 PSG

2001 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 PSG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 112,095 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 112,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front pads worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2005 96,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on parking brake lever

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 24 Aug 2005 96,290 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front headlamp aim not checked.light not working

slight play in steering rack joints

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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L490 PSG is a 2001 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,371 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 L490 PSG, 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 25 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L490 PSG registered?

L490 PSG is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is L490 PSG safe to buy?

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