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L5 UDE

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 UDE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2012 109,502 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 109,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,128 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,128 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,496 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,846 miles

both front tyres inner and outer tread starting to wear both front discs inners corrosion starting

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 UDE is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L5 UDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 UDE registered?

L5 UDE is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is L5 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 UDE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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