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H17 RJM

1991 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,759 mi
Last recorded120,759 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Prelude106,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RJM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 120,759 miles

underside of vehicle requires protective coating

Pass 31 Jul 2024 118,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 113,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to under body

Fail 1 Aug 2023 113,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to under body

Pass 3 Aug 2022 108,801 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 108,781 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,626 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,613 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,733 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,353 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,579 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,311 miles

rear crossmember slight corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2010 77,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,774 miles

drivers headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated not yet affecting beam image

oil around sump area/slight corrosion underbody/components/slight corrosion brake pipes/slight corrosion brake discs

slight cracking tyres no cords yet exposed

slight deterioration all suspension bushes/rubber boots/steering components

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

all anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated no cords yet exposed

slight corrosion all brake pipes/all brake discs

slight movement both front top ball joints not yet excessive

underbody/components corroded not yet excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,464 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion to underbody not yet excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,803 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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H17 RJM is a 1991 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1991 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 106,735 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 H17 RJM, 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 35 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H17 RJM is a 1991 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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