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B861 VGS

1984 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Honda Prelude77,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB861 VGS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,187 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 72,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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B861 VGS is a 1984 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B861 VGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B861 VGS registered?

B861 VGS is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 August 1984.

Is B861 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B861 VGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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