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E16 LSY

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 LSY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,180 miles

all brake discs rusty

surface rust to suspension, subframes, and inner sills at rear

Fail 25 Sep 2025 82,180 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre perished

surface rust to suspension, subframes, and inner sills at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2024 82,172 miles

brake discs have surface rust

front and rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box has small hole

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake discs rusty

rear tyres perished

surface rust under car

Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,573 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer sills covered by side skirts unable to check for corrosion/damage

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,624 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 72,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,755 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine oily

offside door mirror repaird with tape

sill trims fitted

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,447 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside door mirror repaird with tape

sill trims fitted

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,699 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

limited inspection of sills trims fitted

offside door mirror repaird with tape

slight damadge to rear bumper

Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,699 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

limited inspection of sills trims fitted

offside door mirror repaird with tape

slight damadge to rear bumper

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,584 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside door mirror repaird with tape

Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,584 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside door mirror repaird with tape

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 54,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,298 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 34,993 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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E16 LSY is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 E16 LSY, 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 E16 LSY registered?

E16 LSY is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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