MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
slight play in steering rack †corrosion to nsr chassis
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
emissions smokie..
general corrosion..
n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing..
n/s & o/s/f lower arm outer bushes worn , advise replacements.
rear anti roll bar blocks worn, advise replacements..
steering fluid leak..
wiper smears..
emissions smokie
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wiper smears
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C181 GYB is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.
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 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 C181 GYB, 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.
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What year was C181 GYB registered?
C181 GYB is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 February 1986.
Is C181 GYB safe to buy?
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