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A685 HLJ

1983 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,408 mi
Last recorded43,408 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Honda Prelude53,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA685 HLJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,408 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,367 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sills rusty

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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A685 HLJ is a 1983 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A685 HLJ, 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 A685 HLJ registered?

A685 HLJ is a 1983 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A685 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A685 HLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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