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A2 OXL

1989 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,771 mi
Last recorded101,771 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OXL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,776 miles

rear seats missing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear seats missing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,009 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,718 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,090 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,164 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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A2 OXL is a 1989 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 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 A2 OXL, 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 37 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 OXL registered?

A2 OXL is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is A2 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 OXL shows 10 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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