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A815 PYB

1983 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,495 mi
Last recorded99,495 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Honda Prelude53,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA815 PYB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,824cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,495 miles

corroded hole in offside inner lowe arch

Fail 15 Apr 2010 99,495 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 96,048 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corroded hole in offside rear chassis leg , not within prescribed area.

corrodede hole in nearside outer sill. not within prescribed area.

offside front headlamp aim poor.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,294 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2007 92,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1. a,c pump detached from mountings.

Pass 3 Jun 2006 87,169 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 84,604 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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A815 PYB is a 1983 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A815 PYB, 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

How do I check the history of A815 PYB?

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What year was A815 PYB registered?

A815 PYB is a 1983 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A815 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A815 PYB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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