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Honda Prelude MOT Results

62.6% pass rate
from 179 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Prelude is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 13% fail on Component mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Front drive shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Constant velocity joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage condition (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.56% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.56% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.56% fail on Attachment
    • 0.56% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
  • 17% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Position lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear lamps
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Battery
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.56% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.56% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.56% fail on Fog lamp
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.4% fail on Rear wheels
      • 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 3.4% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.7% fail on Components
        • 1.7% fail on Pipes
      • 1.1% fail on Leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Hub components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake calipers
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.56% fail on Pedal
        • 0.56% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Restricted movement
  • 9.5% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Pipe
  • 6.7% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.56% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.56% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 5.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 5.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 3.9% fail on Body condition (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering system
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.56% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.56% fail on Other components
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