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L5 NOG

2003 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,287 mi
Last recorded66,287 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NOG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2007 66,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2007 66,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,409 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 58,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not through to cords

oil leak

underseal covering underside of veicle

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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L5 NOG is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 L5 NOG, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 NOG registered?

L5 NOG is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is L5 NOG safe to buy?

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