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L529 RAR

2001 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 RAR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 118,805 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 118,779 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both Ns and Os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear Ns and Os wheel arches and sill corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 120,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,701 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 92,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 86,799 miles

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

n/s/f driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 11 May 2007 79,036 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

front brakes imbalanced.

rear reg plate faded.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 70,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

front brakes imbalanced.

rear reg plate faded.

Pass 7 Jun 2005 62,205 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 62,205 miles

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

rear number plate backing starting to peel off.

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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L529 RAR is a 2001 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L529 RAR, 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 L529 RAR registered?

L529 RAR is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 May 2001.

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