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C132 RPE

1985 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,725 mi
Last recorded40,725 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 RPE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres 2004 (recommended replacement interval 7 yrs)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

service brake and hand brake only just met requirements

slight play detected at steering / suspension

Fail 6 Sep 2021 40,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres 2004 (recommended replacement interval 7 yrs)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

service brake and hand brake only just met requirements

slight play detected at steering / suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,715 miles

OSF side light damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 40,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 40,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,363 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 40,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,008 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to bodywork / sills

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrion to both outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,511 miles

damage to offside front light lens

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to offside front light lens

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,715 miles

corrosion to both outer rear sills

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,528 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both sills

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,409 miles

nearside front tyre flat

Fail 21 Mar 2006 37,409 miles

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

nearside front tyre flat

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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C132 RPE is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 C132 RPE, 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.

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C132 RPE is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is C132 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C132 RPE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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