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A455 JGW

1983 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,547 mi
Last recorded53,547 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Honda Prelude53,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA455 JGW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,824cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 53,547 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 51,148 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 48,953 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 46,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,331 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S OF THE STEERING RACK

Fail 28 Aug 2007 44,312 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,969 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 41,956 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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A455 JGW is a 1983 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A455 JGW, 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 A455 JGW registered?

A455 JGW is a 1983 Honda Prelude, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is A455 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A455 JGW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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