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L685 XAF

1994 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,630 mi
Last recorded87,630 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda Prelude109,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 XAF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,630 miles

light corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs

Fail 2 Mar 2011 87,630 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs

Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,598 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,895 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,866 miles

outer sills not check sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,315 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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L685 XAF is a 1994 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 109,728 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 L685 XAF, 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 32 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L685 XAF registered?

L685 XAF is a 1994 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is L685 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L685 XAF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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