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H549 KGS

1998 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,560 mi
Last recorded129,560 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 KGS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 129,560 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 129,538 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes and connectors corroded

idle speed slight high

nearside and offside rear body/outer wheelarches badly corroded - not criteria

offside rear doorshut, sill/wheelarch and inner and outer sills badly 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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H549 KGS is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,670 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 H549 KGS, 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 28 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H549 KGS registered?

H549 KGS is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is H549 KGS safe to buy?

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