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L605 PSF

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL605 PSF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,250 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Vehicle under body under sealed

Fail 24 Sep 2020 129,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 129,229 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Both outer drive shaft gators perished

Exhaust centre rubber mounting detached

Exhaust manifold mounting bracket bolts missing

Exhaust manifold to front pipe bolt broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Various suspension ball joint gators perished

Pass 11 Jul 2019 128,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 128,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 127,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

body / sills x 2 slight corrossion

Fail 30 Jun 2018 127,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

body / sills x 2 slight corrossion

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,108 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Slight Judder From Front Brakes And Shafts

Pass 15 Jul 2014
Fail 1 Jul 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 123,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 114,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 102,937 miles

both rear arches starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2008 91,683 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 91,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

brake binding slightly o/s/r

slight play o/s/f steering/susp

Pass 2 Jun 2006 90,544 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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L605 PSF is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L605 PSF, 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 L605 PSF registered?

L605 PSF is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is L605 PSF safe to buy?

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