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L777 XEL

1995 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,543 mi
Last recorded147,543 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 XEL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 147,543 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 143,992 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 143,922 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 141,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 138,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 135,175 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 131,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 126,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both steering rack gaitors perished but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,364 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 112,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 107,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,388 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,309 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,668 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,377 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,934 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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L777 XEL is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 106,488 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 L777 XEL, 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 31 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L777 XEL registered?

L777 XEL is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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