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C221 VJT

1985 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,790 mi
Last recorded130,790 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC221 VJT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2008 130,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 128,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 125,220 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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C221 VJT is a 1985 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C221 VJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C221 VJT?

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What year was C221 VJT registered?

C221 VJT is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C221 VJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C221 VJT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C221 VJT have outstanding finance?

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