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G123 MCY

1990 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,276 mi
Last recorded142,276 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 MCY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 142,276 miles

alternator and powersteering belt perished

battery insecure

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear bumper taped up

Fail 29 Jun 2009 142,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

alternator and powersteering belt perished

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2008 137,473 miles

battery insecure

rear tyres on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 133,409 miles

alternater and power steering belt perished

battery inscure

front no plate damaged slightly

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres close to limit

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 7 Jun 2007 133,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

alternater and powersteering belt perished

battery insecure

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres close to limit

rear wiper blade excessively worn

Pass 2 Dec 2005 126,698 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 126,696 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Off side rear bumper insecure

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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G123 MCY is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 102,451 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 G123 MCY, 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 36 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G123 MCY registered?

G123 MCY is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 July 1990.

Is G123 MCY safe to buy?

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