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A6 DOR

1988 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,852 mi
Last recorded50,852 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda Prelude86,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DOR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,961 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,319 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,950 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 45,819 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,510 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 43,558 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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A6 DOR is a 1988 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1988 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 86,050 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 A6 DOR, 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 38 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A6 DOR?

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What year was A6 DOR registered?

A6 DOR is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is A6 DOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 DOR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 DOR have outstanding finance?

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