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S38 BBA

1999 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,726 mi
Last recorded78,726 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 BBA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,726 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 72,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,227 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,508 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,633 miles

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,208 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,374 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,374 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,882 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

one (out of the two present) high level brake lamps is inoperative, but cannot be confirmed connected.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

one (out of the two present) high level brake lamps is inoperative, but cannot be confirmed connected.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,401 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,996 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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S38 BBA is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S38 BBA, 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 S38 BBA registered?

S38 BBA is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S38 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 BBA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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