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A84 HGY

1984 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,691 mi
Last recorded32,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Honda Prelude77,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA84 HGY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,830 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,165 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 29,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,089 miles

n/s washer jet weak/poor

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,056 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 29,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,917 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,800 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 28,800 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,761 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,635 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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A84 HGY is a 1984 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A84 HGY, 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 A84 HGY?

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What year was A84 HGY registered?

A84 HGY is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 June 1984.

Is A84 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A84 HGY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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