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C331 PJB

1986 Honda Prelude

Beige Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 PJB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 68,530 miles

dampness around both rear brake calipers

exhaust blow

front tyres worn on edges

hand brake travel long

nearside aim on upper limits

nearside washer inop

rear brake efforts low

tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,526 miles

FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL LONG

parking brake travel long

rear brake efforts low

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

slight play in suspension

Fail 25 Mar 2008 68,522 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in suspension

rear brake efforts low

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

parking brake travel long

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,516 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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C331 PJB is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Beige with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C331 PJB, 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 C331 PJB registered?

C331 PJB is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is C331 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C331 PJB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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