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HIG 2083

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,246 mi
Last recorded166,246 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 2083
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 166,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 152,381 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 152,371 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

off side front position lamp is dim, play in rack, rear antiroll bar near side link is worn

Pass 9 Dec 2008 147,319 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 147,319 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 139,954 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 139,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 131,703 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 131,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

long hand brake travel

slight engine oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from down pipe after flexi joint

slight play in near side front inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 10 Dec 2005 119,381 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 119,381 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in near side front track rod end

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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HIG 2083 is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HIG 2083, 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

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What year was HIG 2083 registered?

HIG 2083 is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is HIG 2083 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 2083 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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