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H465 HLJ

1990 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,051 mi
Last recorded39,051 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH465 HLJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 39,051 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,602 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 38,064 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 38,063 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,801 miles

steering rack showing signs of leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,801 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack showing signs of leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,333 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 36,285 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,824 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,874 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,694 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 31,695 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,498 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,090 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 29,082 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 27,981 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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H465 HLJ is a 1990 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H465 HLJ, 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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H465 HLJ is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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