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P279 LRK

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 LRK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,176 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 113,176 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 107,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 101,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 94,511 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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P279 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P279 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P279 LRK registered?

P279 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P279 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 LRK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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