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H487 SYG

1990 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,828 mi
Last recorded68,828 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH487 SYG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,828 miles

pad warning light on

both rear tyres cracking on outside walls

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear inner stop lamp out

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,137 miles

O/S/F N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRDED

Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRDED

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,389 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate

Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,131 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 47,131 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Radiator leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,897 miles

rear box starting to corroad

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,958 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 37,956 miles

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

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

battery insecure

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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H487 SYG is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H487 SYG, 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 H487 SYG registered?

H487 SYG is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H487 SYG safe to buy?

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