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A14 OUD

1998 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,354 mi
Last recorded135,354 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OUD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 135,354 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs rusty front and rear

Pass 11 Aug 2010 119,815 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 119,815 miles

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 108,110 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 107,982 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,335 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 90,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,736 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 59,504 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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A14 OUD is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,670 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 A14 OUD, 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 28 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 OUD registered?

A14 OUD is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is A14 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 OUD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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