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L518 MGM

2004 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Honda Prelude109,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 MGM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 144,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear arches rusty

rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 137,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 130,946 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 130,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 123,373 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 123,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 122,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 114,189 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)

outer sills have plastic covers over them sills canot be checked

stone chips front screen

Pass 4 May 2006 101,504 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 101,504 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L518 MGM is a 2004 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,322 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 L518 MGM, 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 22 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L518 MGM registered?

L518 MGM is a 2004 Honda Prelude, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is L518 MGM safe to buy?

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