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A5 FVC

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,493 mi
Last recorded106,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FVC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,493 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,885 miles

clutch pipes badly corroded

exhaust blow front and rear

Pass 9 Mar 2007 83,350 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 83,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres worn heavy on edges †pipes at o/s/f corroded possible clutch pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,246 miles

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

both front tyres down to 3mm

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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A5 FVC is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A5 FVC, 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 A5 FVC registered?

A5 FVC is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is A5 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FVC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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