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P272 LRK

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,782 mi
Last recorded111,782 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 LRK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 111,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 111,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 103,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 80,249 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 80,249 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,757 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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P272 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 100,432 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 P272 LRK, 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 30 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P272 LRK registered?

P272 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P272 LRK safe to buy?

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