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A20 DGP

1999 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

69,307 mi
Last recorded69,307 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DGP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,307 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills under side skirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 69,307 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills under side skirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 69,194 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,425 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 65,411 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 65,349 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc/pads signs of over heating

Offside Rear service/park brake efforts low

Pass 26 Jan 2022 64,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 63,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,422 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,751 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 61,751 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,636 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,348 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 53,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,793 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
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A20 DGP is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 DGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 DGP registered?

A20 DGP is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A20 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DGP shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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