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B961 VAE

1984 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,138 mi
Last recorded109,138 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2005
Typical for 1984 Honda Prelude77,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB961 VAE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2005 109,138 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 109,138 miles

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

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

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

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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B961 VAE 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 B961 VAE, 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 B961 VAE registered?

B961 VAE is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B961 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B961 VAE 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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