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1990 RU

1995 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,901 mi
Last recorded178,901 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1990 RU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 178,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 174,882 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

radiator cooling fins poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2007 170,558 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 170,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 168,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 167,615 miles

offside and nearside rear outer quarters starting to corrode at the bottom

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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1990 RU is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 106,488 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 1990 RU, 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 31 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1990 RU registered?

1990 RU is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is 1990 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1990 RU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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