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B588 TAA

1984 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Honda Prelude77,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB588 TAA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,004 miles

corrosion staring offside rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Nov 2013 111,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,348 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 109,480 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,295 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting offside rear wheel arch

wear discs

Fail 15 Nov 2011 107,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting offside rear wheel arch

wear discs

Pass 15 Nov 2010 105,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 103,008 miles

Oil leak

wiper blade spliting at end but clearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2008 100,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 97,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 94,019 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 94,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,227 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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B588 TAA is a 1984 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B588 TAA, 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 B588 TAA registered?

B588 TAA is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 December 1984.

Is B588 TAA safe to buy?

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