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M550 RTG

2004 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,514 mi
Last recorded185,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Honda Prelude109,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 RTG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 185,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 185,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 181,462 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 181,467 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2009
Pass 12 Sep 2008 161,752 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 161,749 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 152,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 151,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 144,571 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 18 Jan 2006 144,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M550 RTG is a 2004 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M550 RTG, 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 22 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M550 RTG registered?

M550 RTG is a 2004 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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