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A40 GRW

1983 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,517 mi
Last recorded22,517 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda Prelude53,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 GRW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 22,448 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 22,448 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 22,353 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,280 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 22,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,193 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 21,728 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 21,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,348 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2011 19,346 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,951 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 17,309 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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A40 GRW is a 1983 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A40 GRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A40 GRW registered?

A40 GRW is a 1983 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A40 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A40 GRW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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