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L887 WOW

2003 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 WOW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 155,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 155,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi. And mount bracket broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 146,984 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 137,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

ignition barrel lose

offside front ball joint deteriorated

oil leak

play in both steering rack arms

Fail 1 Dec 2014 137,866 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

ignition barrel lose

offside front ball joint deteriorated

oil leak

play in both steering rack arms

Pass 21 Nov 2013 132,725 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 132,725 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 22 Nov 2012 126,266 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,825 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust leak on front end

Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 111,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,470 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 103,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 93,183 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,009 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 83,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 70,095 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 70,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L887 WOW is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L887 WOW, 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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L887 WOW is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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