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P276 LRK

1996 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,204 mi
Last recorded89,204 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 LRK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,204 miles

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,340 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2016 85,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,056 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2015 83,056 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,901 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,104 miles

radiator corroded badly

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

radiator corroded badly

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,785 miles

both oputer sill panels covered by plastic trims

exhaust front pipe joint heavily corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,161 miles

Slight exhaust blow from tail box joint .

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,512 miles

Rear disc pads worn low

brake fluid level low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 18 Nov 2009 61,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear disc pads worn low

brake fluid level low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,027 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,281 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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P276 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P276 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 P276 LRK registered?

P276 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P276 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 LRK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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