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H3 PRE

1999 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,734 mi
Last recorded189,734 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 PRE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 189,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 189,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 188,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 186,480 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 185,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 184,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 183,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 180,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 175,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 166,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 158,927 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 149,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 138,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 121,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 121,360 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,172 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 111,866 miles

rear discs corroded

small chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2010 111,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

center exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2009 105,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 88,517 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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H3 PRE is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H3 PRE, 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 H3 PRE registered?

H3 PRE is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is H3 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 PRE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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