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L908 RHJ

1998 Honda Prelude

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,245 mi
Last recorded223,245 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 RHJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 223,245 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 223,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 218,420 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

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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L908 RHJ is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Purple with a 2,156cc 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 L908 RHJ, 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 L908 RHJ registered?

L908 RHJ is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is L908 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L908 RHJ 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.

Does L908 RHJ have outstanding finance?

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