Honda Prelude MOT Results

Registered in 1999
59.3% pass rate
from 241 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Prelude is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.83% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Pedal
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.83% fail on Horn
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.41% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.83% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
    • 0.83% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.83% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.83% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Pipe
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Condition of glass (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Windscreen (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.3% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 0.83% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Other components
    • 0.83% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.41% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.41% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates

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