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B13 HAK

1990 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,441 mi
Last recorded129,441 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 HAK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 129,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides full length inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills re welded and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,292 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills re welded and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills re welded and under sealed restored to original strength (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 128,409 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 127,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 119,537 miles

general surface corrosion under body

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 115,362 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 115,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,512 miles

ns & os sills repaired & undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,468 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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B13 HAK is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B13 HAK, 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 B13 HAK registered?

B13 HAK is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is B13 HAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 HAK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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