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A292 CTO

1983 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,978 mi
Last recorded22,978 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Honda Prelude53,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA292 CTO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,824cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 21,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 20,803 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 19,746 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 19,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 18,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 17,070 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,539 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 16,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2010 16,530 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

brake warning light (on)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,532 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 16,529 miles

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

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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A292 CTO is a 1983 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1983 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,571 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 A292 CTO, 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 43 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A292 CTO registered?

A292 CTO is a 1983 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 November 1983.

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