Honda Prelude MOT Results

Registered in 1998
57.6% pass rate
from 238 tests in 2021
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Prelude is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.5% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.84% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.84% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.42% fail on Brake fluid
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.42% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.42% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.84% fail on Horn
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.42% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 9.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.42% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.42% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.42% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.84% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.42% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.84% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.84% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Bonnet (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.42% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.84% fail on Chassis
      • 0.84% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Tank
    • 0.42% fail on Transmission
      • 0.42% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.42% fail on Joints
    • 0.42% fail on Body
      • 0.42% fail on Body condition
    • 0.42% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.42% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.42% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.84% fail on Power steering
      • 0.42% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.42% fail on Other components
    • 0.84% fail on Electronic power steering (21 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.84% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Attachment
    • 0.42% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 0.84% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.42% fail on Condition

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