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L55 MCD

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,924 mi
Last recorded58,924 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 MCD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,924 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 58,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,046 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,043 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,263 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 50,259 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 42,107 miles

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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L55 MCD is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L55 MCD, 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 L55 MCD registered?

L55 MCD is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is L55 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 MCD shows 9 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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