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H490 VGK

1990 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 VGK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 105,049 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2011 105,049 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,116 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 103,116 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,984 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,427 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,381 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 94,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2006 91,309 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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H490 VGK is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Blue 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 H490 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H490 VGK registered?

H490 VGK is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H490 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 VGK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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