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BBZ 6149

1988 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,225 mi
Last recorded59,225 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
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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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 6149
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,918 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,467 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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BBZ 6149 is a 1988 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BBZ 6149, 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

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What year was BBZ 6149 registered?

BBZ 6149 is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is BBZ 6149 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 6149 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBZ 6149 have outstanding finance?

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