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H457 ELL

1990 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,829 mi
Last recorded34,829 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 ELL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,829 miles

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

Front anti roll bar links corroded

Front both brake calipers corroded

Front both brake hose metal / aluminium ends corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Track rod end corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 34,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front anti roll bar links corroded

Front both brake calipers corroded

Front both brake hose metal / aluminium ends corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Track rod end corroded

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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H457 ELL is a 1990 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H457 ELL, 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 H457 ELL registered?

H457 ELL is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is H457 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H457 ELL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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