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M374 TDB

1998 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,601 mi
Last recorded169,601 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 TDB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 169,601 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 169,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 168,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 168,758 miles

Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 161,671 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 May 2012 161,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2011 155,151 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both 'A' pillows corroding

o/s/f inner c.v joint gaiter insecure

rear arches corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper deteriorating

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2010 151,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper deteriorating

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2009 144,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2009 144,950 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 140,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 140,502 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2007 136,891 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight corrosion along exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2006 132,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 132,552 miles

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

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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M374 TDB is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc 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 M374 TDB, 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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M374 TDB is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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