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K331 HDK

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

129,063 mi
Last recorded129,063 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK331 HDK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 129,063 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 129,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 12,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

exhaust catalyst has been removed

some blue smoke emmitted an acceleration

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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K331 HDK is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K331 HDK, 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 K331 HDK registered?

K331 HDK is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is K331 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K331 HDK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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