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M155 RGN

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,232 mi
Last recorded90,232 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 RGN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 90,232 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 90,232 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 79,366 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 68,066 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edge

Fail 2 May 2012 68,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on outer edge

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 19 May 2011 55,410 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 55,410 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,859 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 7 May 2009 49,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,824 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 45,824 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 42,453 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 42,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 38,048 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 38,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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M155 RGN is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M155 RGN, 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 M155 RGN registered?

M155 RGN is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is M155 RGN safe to buy?

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