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H120 MPB

1990 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

160,884 mi
Last recorded160,884 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 MPB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 160,884 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside headlamp reflector deteriorating and light output slightly reduced

Fail 25 Nov 2014 160,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors deteriorating

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 6 Jan 2014 157,988 miles

Oil leak

corrosion throughout body of vehicle

nearside and offside outer sills heavily undersealed, difficult to asses condition

nearside wing mirror cracked

rear tyres worn low

Fail 31 Dec 2013 157,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion throughout body of vehicle

nearside and offside outer sills heavily undersealed, difficult to asses condition

nearside wing mirror cracked

rear tyres worn low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 155,392 miles

both inner sills corroded

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear brake unit squeals. recommend investigation

radiator fins missing, recommend replacement as soon as possible

Fail 22 Jan 2013 155,392 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear brake unit squeals. recommend investigation

radiator fins missing, recommend replacement as soon as possible

Pass 25 Jan 2012 152,039 miles

Advise both front to rear steel brake pipes rusty at ends.

Advise radiator rottern - requires replqcement.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 152,039 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise radiator rottern - requires replqcement.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 147,428 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 147,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 143,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 143,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 15 Jan 2009 138,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 133,644 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 133,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 128,204 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 128,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 120,417 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 120,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all four brake discs starting to corrode

front brakes binds slightly

front c.v boots starting to split

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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H120 MPB is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 H120 MPB, 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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H120 MPB is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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