MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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C177 SMY is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 C177 SMY, 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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What year was C177 SMY registered?
C177 SMY is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 19 December 1985.
Is C177 SMY safe to buy?
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