MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front disc brakes are worn
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front disc brakes are worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre perishing
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
smoke emission
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A873 STM is a 1984 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A873 STM, 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 A873 STM registered?
A873 STM is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 June 1984.
Is A873 STM safe to buy?
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