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H291 AML

1990 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 AML
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 148,678 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 146,409 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2006 146,400 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 143,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake only just to mot standard

Fail 3 Nov 2005 143,525 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front caliper damp with brake fluid but no leakage evident

slight play in both steering rack joints

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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H291 AML is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H291 AML, 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 H291 AML registered?

H291 AML is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H291 AML safe to buy?

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