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L4 DWY

1996 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 DWY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,911 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 89,471 miles

full chassis covers fitted

pre accident damage repaired

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full chassis covers fitted

pre accident damage repaired

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,965 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,225 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 75,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70,610 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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L4 DWY is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L4 DWY, 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 L4 DWY registered?

L4 DWY is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is L4 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 DWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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