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CLZ 6398

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,999 mi
Last recorded50,999 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 6398
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,999 miles

rust & corrosion in various places †all discs rusty †chips on screen

Fail 29 May 2007 50,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rusy & corrosion in various places †all discs rusty †chips on screen

Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CLZ 6398 is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CLZ 6398, 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 CLZ 6398 registered?

CLZ 6398 is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is CLZ 6398 safe to buy?

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