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C170 RGM

1986 Honda Prelude

Beige Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,044 mi
Last recorded35,044 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 RGM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,044 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 May 2018 34,995 miles

Brake pedal seems to creep down

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 34,988 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 9 May 2016 34,965 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,924 miles

Nearside rear brake "sticking"

Pass 2 May 2013 34,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,855 miles

exhaust center sections corroding

windscreen startint to blemmish around edges

Pass 5 May 2011 34,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,677 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,337 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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C170 RGM is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Beige with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 75,706 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 C170 RGM, 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 40 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 C170 RGM registered?

C170 RGM is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 March 1986.

Is C170 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C170 RGM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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