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H3 HHA

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,148 mi
Last recorded179,148 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 HHA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 179,148 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 171,668 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 156,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 156,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 145,691 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 145,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 135,983 miles

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

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 17 Feb 2011 135,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 29 Jan 2010 123,557 miles

slight play and wear in o/s lower ball joint...slight blow from rear exhaust...n/s wiper worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 118,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,153 miles

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

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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H3 HHA is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,670 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 H3 HHA, 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 28 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H3 HHA registered?

H3 HHA is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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