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A701 TAV

1984 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,179 mi
Last recorded17,179 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1984 Honda Prelude77,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA701 TAV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 17,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shock absorber slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 4 May 2013 47,085 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shock absorber slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 21 May 2011 42,471 miles

See last years advisories.

Pass 21 May 2010 40,915 miles

Exhaust rubbers splitting.

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

advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Fail 21 May 2010 40,915 miles

Exhaust rubbers splitting.

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

advise wheels removed brake inspection.

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2009 39,892 miles

front suspension squeaky operation

front,rear brake pads seem low advise wheels off brake check

Fail 16 May 2009 39,892 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front suspension squeaky operation

front,rear brake pads seem low advise wheels off brake check

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,429 miles

slight play in rack mounting bushes

Pass 22 May 2007 30,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,866 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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A701 TAV is a 1984 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A701 TAV, 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.

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What year was A701 TAV registered?

A701 TAV is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 April 1984.

Is A701 TAV safe to buy?

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