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H279 AMM

1990 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 AMM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 81,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 80,718 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 80,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,351 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 80,023 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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H279 AMM is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H279 AMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H279 AMM?

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What year was H279 AMM registered?

H279 AMM is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 October 1990.

Is H279 AMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H279 AMM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H279 AMM have outstanding finance?

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