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M549 ELC

2005 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,375 mi
Last recorded197,375 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Honda Prelude107,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 ELC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 197,375 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear steering in-op

Fail 18 Jun 2010 197,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear steering in-op

Pass 5 Jun 2009 185,441 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 185,441 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 172,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 146,703 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 115,889 miles

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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M549 ELC is a 2005 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M549 ELC, 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 21 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M549 ELC registered?

M549 ELC is a 2005 Honda Prelude, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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