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E186 MHU

1988 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

70,261 mi
Last recorded70,261 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda Prelude86,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 MHU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 70,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 70,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,143 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 70,143 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside bumper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,725 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 69,725 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 69,085 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear o\s and n\s service brakes low readings

Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,804 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded but not structual

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box cover corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill corroded but not structual

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

h\b just met requirements need attention

rear exhaust box cover corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,253 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,737 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 67,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 66,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,775 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,310 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 64,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 63,767 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,224 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,207 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,708 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,082 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 61,333 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 61,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E186 MHU is a 1988 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 E186 MHU, 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.

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E186 MHU is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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