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S889 LLX

2004 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,606 mi
Last recorded87,606 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Honda Prelude109,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 LLX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,606 miles

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

n/s-o/s rear inner steering arm slightly play

Fail 29 Aug 2012 87,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s-o/s rear inner steering arm slightly play

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,113 miles

4 wheel streeing tell tale lamp stays on

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

4 wheel streeing tell tale lamp stays on

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 74,590 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 65,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 65,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,650 miles

front & rear fog lights work of the same switch

front axle tyres fitted 205/50/16 †rear axle tyres fitted 205/55/16

Fail 5 Dec 2006 53,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear fog lamp work of same switch

front axle tyres fitted 205/50/16 †rear axle tyres fitted 205/55/16

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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S889 LLX is a 2004 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S889 LLX, 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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S889 LLX is a 2004 Honda Prelude, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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