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LAZ 1431

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,224 mi
Last recorded158,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 1431
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 158,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 158,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 158,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2019 157,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 157,116 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 142,454 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 142,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

cv grease over nearside cv boot unable to detect split

Pass 14 Feb 2008 127,229 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion front/rear netal brake pipes

corrosion rear arches

slight pitting nearside rear brake disc

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

slight uneven service brake application rear

welding repairs to outer sills/rear arches/corrosion both outer sills

Fail 11 Dec 2007 125,777 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

corrosion both rear wheel arches

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion front/rear metal brake pipes

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

slight uneven service brake application rear

Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,744 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 110,744 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion inner and outer sills/rear arches

corrosion metal brake pipes nearside rear/offside front/nearside front

low handbrake reading offside rear

offside front tyre close to limit/worn inner edge

slight brake imbalance rear

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 27 Sep 2005 95,355 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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LAZ 1431 is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAZ 1431, 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 LAZ 1431 registered?

LAZ 1431 is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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