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H257 BAL

1990 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,481 mi
Last recorded147,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 BAL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2006 147,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight rusting on brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2005 144,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H257 BAL is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H257 BAL, 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 H257 BAL registered?

H257 BAL is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H257 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H257 BAL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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