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H104 TGK

1990 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,369 mi
Last recorded149,369 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH104 TGK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 149,369 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 148,200 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear outer & inner bushes starting to deteriorate/crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 145,679 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front steering and suspension ball joint boots have age related cracking

slight seepage of oil from steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,446 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 149,206 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 143,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.65% Max permitted 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 206,735 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,238 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 142,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 138,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 135,260 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Nov 2014 135,260 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2013 132,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,333 miles

Oil leak

brake warning lighton

Fail 6 Nov 2012 127,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning lighton

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,391 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 122,391 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 116,370 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 116,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 111,287 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 104,172 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 88,875 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 88,875 miles

Nearside 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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H104 TGK is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H104 TGK, 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 H104 TGK registered?

H104 TGK is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is H104 TGK safe to buy?

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