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C403 DNM

1985 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,316 mi
Last recorded25,316 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC403 DNM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 25,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 24,181 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 24,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 22,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 22,157 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,577 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 20,577 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 20,562 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 20,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,007 miles

Nearside washer not working _ offside aimed to hit both sides of windscreen - mono wiper fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2009 19,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 19,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre cracking on the edges

Pass 2 Feb 2008 18,905 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,088 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 18,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C403 DNM is a 1985 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C403 DNM, 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 C403 DNM registered?

C403 DNM is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C403 DNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C403 DNM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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