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P286 LRK

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 LRK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,889 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

front steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 94,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

front steering rack near side inner arm inner joint shows play.

lower under engine/gearbox shows oil contamination.

near side front screern washer jet requires unblocking.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are strating to perish.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 94,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

front steering rack near side inner arm inner joint shows play.

lower under engine/gearbox shows oil contamination.

near side front screern washer jet requires unblocking.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are strating to perish.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,575 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre tread worn uneven and bald at the edges with damage at the outer side wall.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.

off side front tyre tread worn uneven, deep splits and bald at the edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 78,138 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 78,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P286 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P286 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 P286 LRK registered?

P286 LRK is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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