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B400 FOA

1985 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,992 mi
Last recorded54,992 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 FOA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,992 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 54,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,895 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,805 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,384 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,384 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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B400 FOA is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,960 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 B400 FOA, 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 41 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 B400 FOA?

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What year was B400 FOA registered?

B400 FOA is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B400 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B400 FOA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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