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C386 JWA

1985 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,065 mi
Last recorded41,065 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 JWA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front wheel brake slightly //binding on

Fail 18 Oct 2007 33,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,682 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 33,363 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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C386 JWA is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C386 JWA, 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

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What year was C386 JWA registered?

C386 JWA is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C386 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C386 JWA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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