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G275 BWK

1990 Honda Prelude

Beige Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,369 mi
Last recorded150,369 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 BWK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 150,369 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 150,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 135,697 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 135,697 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 122,487 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 122,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 118,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,641 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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G275 BWK is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Beige with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G275 BWK, 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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G275 BWK is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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