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L896 HUL

1998 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,051 mi
Last recorded129,051 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 HUL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 129,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 127,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 116,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 104,072 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front side windows have a tinted film applied.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 96,004 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 95,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 90,065 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 90,065 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Slight wear in rear anti-roll bar upper mounts

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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L896 HUL is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L896 HUL, 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 L896 HUL registered?

L896 HUL is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is L896 HUL safe to buy?

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