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L814 HEN

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,325 mi
Last recorded109,325 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 HEN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 109,325 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 109,039 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 109,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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L814 HEN is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L814 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.

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What year was L814 HEN registered?

L814 HEN is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is L814 HEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L814 HEN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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