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L8 CTF

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,939 mi
Last recorded157,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 CTF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 157,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 156,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 153,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 150,165 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 150,098 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 147,425 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

various front suspension items corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 145,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,172 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Sep 2011 135,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 131,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 131,529 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 125,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 120,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 120,120 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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L8 CTF is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L8 CTF, 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.

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What year was L8 CTF registered?

L8 CTF is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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