MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA PRELUDEs year 1990

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Pass percent:52.15%

(The average a petrol HONDA PRELUDE year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:4,211 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	363
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	343
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	315
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	293
Registration plate lamp issues	266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	232
Brake pipe excessively corroded	164
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	137
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	133
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	130
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	107
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	87
Rear brake binding	85
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	82
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	75
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	74
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	70
Registration plate issues	70
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	61
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	57
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	47
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	40
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	39
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	33
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	32
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	31
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	28
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	26
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	26
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	25
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	25
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Front brake application uneven	24
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	24
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	20
Rear brake application uneven	20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	18
Windscreen has damage	18
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	18
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	16
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	363
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	343
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	315
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	293
Registration plate lamp issues	266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	232
Brake pipe excessively corroded	164
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	137
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	133
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	130
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	107
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	87
Rear brake binding	85
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	82
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	75
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	74
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	70
Registration plate issues	70
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	61
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	57
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	47
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	40
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	39
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	33
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	32
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	31
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	28
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	26
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	26
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	25
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	25
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Front brake application uneven	24
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	24
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	20
Rear brake application uneven	20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	18
Windscreen has damage	18
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	18
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	16
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA PRELUDEs year 1990

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