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L543 PSG

2001 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 PSG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 155,170 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 154,837 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 134,911 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 134,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 134,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 117,098 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 117,097 miles

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L543 PSG is a 2001 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L543 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 L543 PSG registered?

L543 PSG is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is L543 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L543 PSG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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