Honda Prelude MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Prelude. Check any Prelude by registration number below.
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75.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-13.1%
vs Honda Avg
16
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Honda Prelude — MOT Reliability Overview
The Honda Prelude has an average MOT pass rate of 75.2%, which is 13.1 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Prelude on the road.
The most common reasons a Honda Prelude fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Prelude for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Honda Prelude, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Honda Prelude performs at MOT across different model years.
2001
Based on 32 vehicles
5.0%
15.0%
2000
Based on 421 vehicles
2.5%
19.8%
1999
Based on 636 vehicles
3.3%
21.4%
1998
Based on 600 vehicles
2.1%
22.6%
1997
Based on 587 vehicles
2.8%
17.7%
1996
Based on 99 vehicles
1.4%
15.1%
1995
Based on 110 vehicles
5.0%
17.5%
1994
Based on 85 vehicles
0.0%
12.9%
1993
Based on 103 vehicles
1.3%
29.3%
1992
Based on 166 vehicles
1.6%
2.4%
1991
Based on 175 vehicles
2.3%
8.5%
1990
Based on 127 vehicles
1.1%
16.7%
1989
Based on 124 vehicles
2.1%
14.7%
1988
Based on 62 vehicles
8.9%
8.9%
1986
Based on 41 vehicles
0.0%
0
Based on 1,369 vehicles
108k mi
Top MOT Failures — Honda Prelude
The most common reasons a Honda Prelude fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Offside
Rear Nearside
Front Nearside
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Honda Prelude — Frequently Asked Questions
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