CarVerify

Free Car Check

M281 LNL

1995 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,656 mi
Last recorded144,656 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 LNL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/f headlight/side light lens.

o/s/f brake starting to bind slightly.

play in o/s+n/s rear steering.

rear wheel steering inoperative.

slight fluid weep around o/s power steering rack/system.

slight judder n/s/f footbrake.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 144,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/f headlight/side light lens.

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

o/s/f brake starting to bind slightly.

play in o/s+n/s rear steering.

power steering fluid low.

rear brake discs corroding/deteriorating.

rear wheel steering inoperative.

slight fluid weep around o/s power steering rack/system.

slight judder n/s/f footbrake.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 138,805 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f headlight lens.

damage to n/s/f side light lens.

front tyres wearing thin on edges.

n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/thin on inner edge.

oil leak.

rear wheel steering inoperative.

slight judder o/s+-n/s/f footbrakes

Fail 28 Oct 2010 138,805 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid becoming close to min level.

damage to n/s/f headlight lens.

damage to n/s/f side light lens.

front tyres wearing thin on edges.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/thin on inner edge.

oil leak.

rear wheel steering inoperative.

slight judder o/s+-n/s/f footbrakes

Pass 23 Oct 2009 132,983 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 132,980 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s headlight lens.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r brake disc starting to pitt/corrode.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

rear wheel steering inoperative.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 127,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s headlight lens.

front suspension/arms/shocks corroding.

handbrake close to full travel o/s/r.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edges.

play in steering rack.

rear suspension/arms/steering arms corroding.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 127,196 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to n/s headlight lens.

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

front suspension/arms/shocks corroding.

handbrake close to full travel o/s/r.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edges.

play in steering rack.

rear suspension/arms/steering arms corroding.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 120,923 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 114,318 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 114,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear fuel pipes corroding.

rear inner brake discs corroding.

rear suspension/arms corroding.

oil leak.

front suspension/arms corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s cv boot weeping grease around large securing clip.

n/s outer sill/wheel arch holed outside prescribed areas.

sligh fluid weep around power steering rack.

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel.

slight stiffness in power steering system.

unable to test outer sills fully due to plastic covers.

Fail 27 Oct 2006 114,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 106,225 miles

Surface rust on front discs

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
Full Honda Prelude reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M281 LNL is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 106,488 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 M281 LNL, 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 31 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M281 LNL?

You can check the full history of M281 LNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M281 LNL registered?

M281 LNL is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M281 LNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 LNL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M281 LNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M281 LNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.