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L1 UDE

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,214 mi
Last recorded67,214 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 UDE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,822 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,742 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,639 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 66,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,922 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,597 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,860 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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L1 UDE is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L1 UDE, 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

How do I check the history of L1 UDE?

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What year was L1 UDE registered?

L1 UDE is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is L1 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 UDE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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