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L562 VLU

1993 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 VLU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,906 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 88,838 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs badly rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,773 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust joint blowing

n/s front outer side light not working

slight damage n/s front tyre side wall

slight leak power steering hoses

Fail 11 Oct 2008 84,773 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust joint blowing

n/s front outer side light not working

slight damage n/s front tyre side wall

slight leak power steering hoses

Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,193 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode and slight blow

Fail 14 Sep 2007 81,193 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 76,960 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode,all tyres wearing low,both front cv boots starting to perish,rear number plate discolouring

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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L562 VLU is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,157 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 L562 VLU, 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 33 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L562 VLU registered?

L562 VLU is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 December 1993.

Is L562 VLU safe to buy?

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