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H221 VAO

1991 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,276 mi
Last recorded147,276 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Honda Prelude106,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 VAO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2008 147,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear lens has been repaired

offside mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 143,643 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2007 143,643 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,065 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006

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

Offside Outer 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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H221 VAO is a 1991 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 H221 VAO, 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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What year was H221 VAO registered?

H221 VAO is a 1991 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H221 VAO safe to buy?

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