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G222 TEA

1990 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 TEA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 94,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2015 93,766 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,624 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2011 91,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 85,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,301 miles

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

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

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

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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G222 TEA is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G222 TEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G222 TEA?

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What year was G222 TEA registered?

G222 TEA is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G222 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G222 TEA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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