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L86 SHK

2003 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,029 mi
Last recorded192,029 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL86 SHK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 192,029 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber split

cat.test exempt

cut n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

exhaust fixings corroded

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Fail 8 Jan 2009 192,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber split

cat.test exempt

cut n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

exhaust fixings corroded

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 189,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 187,553 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 187,506 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side inner cv gaiter split

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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L86 SHK is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L86 SHK, 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 L86 SHK registered?

L86 SHK is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is L86 SHK safe to buy?

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