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L608 HEN

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,944 mi
Last recorded114,944 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL608 HEN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 114,944 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 114,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 106,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 106,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 99,377 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 99,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,567 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 87,982 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 79,418 miles

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror cover insecure

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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L608 HEN is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L608 HEN, 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

How do I check the history of L608 HEN?

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What year was L608 HEN registered?

L608 HEN is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is L608 HEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L608 HEN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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