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A5 HPS

1998 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HPS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,001 miles

Slight corrosion to under-side of vehicle and components

Slight play through front steering inner rack ends

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 98,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 98,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust system noisey

advise n/s rear lamp housing tinted

advise n/s rear tyre cracking

advise o/s rear lamp housing tinted

advise o/s rear tyre cracking

advise rear wiper worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 74,624 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 70,984 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 70,984 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,349 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,261 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 66,219 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006

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

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 HPS is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HPS, 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 HPS registered?

A5 HPS is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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The MOT history for A5 HPS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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