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L863 XCV

2003 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 XCV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2007 95,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

condition of all brake discs

condition of n/s/r tyre

n/s/r brake

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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L863 XCV is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 L863 XCV, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L863 XCV registered?

L863 XCV is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is L863 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L863 XCV shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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