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B456 NLY

1984 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,886 mi
Last recorded42,886 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Honda Prelude77,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB456 NLY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,886 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 42,876 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.

Fuel cap sealing washer cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 39,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

long hand brake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,172 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,499 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 22,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,723 miles

front windscreen wiper blade slightly smearing screen

nearside front position lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,008 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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B456 NLY is a 1984 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B456 NLY, 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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B456 NLY is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 December 1984.

Is B456 NLY safe to buy?

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