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A920 BEC

1983 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Honda Prelude53,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA920 BEC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,176 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,176 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rack gaiter has oil dampness no leak visable

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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A920 BEC is a 1983 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A920 BEC, 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

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What year was A920 BEC registered?

A920 BEC is a 1983 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 September 1983.

Is A920 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A920 BEC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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