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Honda Prelude MOT Results

68.9% pass rate
from 135 tests in 2021
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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.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Horn
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.74% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.74% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.74% fail on Springs
      • 0.74% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.74% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.74% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.74% fail on Power steering
      • 0.74% fail on Operation
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
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