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CUI 221

1998 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,786 mi
Last recorded207,786 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUI 221
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 207,786 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 207,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 206,960 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 202,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 200,142 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 195,208 miles

o/s/r tyre slight out shape

Fail 12 Oct 2010 195,012 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre slight out shape

Pass 16 Nov 2009 192,418 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 192,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 192,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 175,162 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 174,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F/ ROAD WHEEL HAS DAMAGED

Pass 9 Oct 2006 153,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 129,617 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE DAMAGED CURBIND RINGS .

Fail 23 Sep 2005 129,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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CUI 221 is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CUI 221, 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 CUI 221 registered?

CUI 221 is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is CUI 221 safe to buy?

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