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H176 HRU

1990 Honda Prelude

Beige Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,401 mi
Last recorded138,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 HRU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 138,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills corroded but not holed

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filer neck corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 138,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills corroded but not holed

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filer neck corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 129,630 miles

both outer sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust sytem deteriorated

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer rear sills corroded

breather pipes at tank corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 126,938 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both o/s/r outer sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,102 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 123,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,481 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 112,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers split

Nearside front inner c.v gaitor seeping grease

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside front inner c.v gaitor seeping grease

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,834 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,254 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 88,254 miles

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

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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H176 HRU is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Beige with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H176 HRU, 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 H176 HRU registered?

H176 HRU is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H176 HRU safe to buy?

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