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LIL 7896

1986 Honda Prelude

Gold Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,688 mi
Last recorded84,688 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7896
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,688 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2006 84,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

smell of oil from around engine bay

Pass 29 Sep 2005 83,779 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 83,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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LIL 7896 is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 75,706 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 LIL 7896, 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 40 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LIL 7896 registered?

LIL 7896 is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is LIL 7896 safe to buy?

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