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H8 MSN

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,924 mi
Last recorded80,924 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 MSN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,924 miles

front and rear discs cooroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 80,924 miles

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

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

front and rear discs cooroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,901 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 80,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 80,526 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 80,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,046 miles

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

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,664 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 66,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H8 MSN is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H8 MSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H8 MSN?

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What year was H8 MSN registered?

H8 MSN is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is H8 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 MSN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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