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H407 SYD

1990 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,550 mi
Last recorded128,550 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH407 SYD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 128,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 128,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 118,705 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 118,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,325 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 95,966 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 95,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 93,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 93,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 83,785 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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H407 SYD is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H407 SYD, 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 H407 SYD registered?

H407 SYD is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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