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A502 SYA

1984 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,674 mi
Last recorded110,674 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Honda Prelude77,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA502 SYA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 110,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 103,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 97,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,106 miles

arches and underside corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 93,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

arches and underside corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,297 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 90,297 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2017 88,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroded

windscreen damaged

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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A502 SYA is a 1984 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 77,645 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 A502 SYA, 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 42 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A502 SYA?

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What year was A502 SYA registered?

A502 SYA is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 July 1984.

Is A502 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A502 SYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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