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A89 GBE

1983 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

43,524 mi
Last recorded43,524 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Honda Prelude53,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA89 GBE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,824cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,524 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 43,524 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 43,517 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,475 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,458 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,047 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,817 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 42,815 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,478 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 42,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,381 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,234 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,406 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,897 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,332 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,330 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,626 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,870 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,523 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 37,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 36,205 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 36,203 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

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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A89 GBE is a 1983 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 A89 GBE, 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.

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A89 GBE is a 1983 Honda Prelude, first registered on 19 September 1983.

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