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A9 AYX

1990 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,266 mi
Last recorded121,266 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AYX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 121,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 120,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 120,376 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills rusting

Pass 1 Aug 2015 119,715 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 118,599 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 117,949 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 117,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 116,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion too rear brake disc's

Fail 9 Dec 2011 116,027 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion too rear brake disc's

Pass 24 Jul 2010 114,424 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,422 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 113,186 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 113,186 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 110,157 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 110,151 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 105,324 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A9 AYX is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 102,451 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 A9 AYX, 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 36 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 AYX registered?

A9 AYX is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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