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M157 DOY

1998 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,401 mi
Last recorded190,401 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 DOY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 190,401 miles

All flexible brake ferrals are showing signs of corrosion

All metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Both rear outer wings are corroded, not excessive or sharp edges

Brake fluid appears dirty

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

Fuel filler neck is corroded

General corrosion to underside (floorpan, chassis legs, wheel arches, subframes, hubs etc.)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sill panels at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 190,401 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All flexible brake ferrals are showing signs of corrosion

All metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Both rear outer wings are corroded, not excessive or sharp edges

Brake fluid appears dirty

Corrosion to offside outer wing, not excessive or causing a sharp edge

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

Fuel filler neck is corroded

General corrosion to underside (floorpan, chassis legs, wheel arches, subframes, hubs etc.)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sill panels at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 184,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body underside has corrosion spots all over

front and rear suspension has all over corrosion

parking brake is near travel limit

Pass 6 Nov 2008 177,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 177,869 miles

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

Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M157 DOY is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M157 DOY, 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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M157 DOY is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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