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G279 DWM

1990 Honda Prelude

Gold Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,310 mi
Last recorded76,310 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 DWM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,310 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,310 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,760 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,454 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,009 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,197 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,282 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 67,826 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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G279 DWM is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G279 DWM, 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 G279 DWM registered?

G279 DWM is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is G279 DWM safe to buy?

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