MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA PRELUDEs year 1987

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Pass percent:49.79%

(The average a petrol HONDA PRELUDE year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:466 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Headlamp aim out of alignment	33
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	17
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Rear brake binding	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty sticks on \|1.3.1a\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve leaking \|3.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged \|7.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative will not turn off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sills \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative not switching of (4.5.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Rear reflector insecure \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA PRELUDEs year 1987

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