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C462 FTA

1986 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,436 mi
Last recorded107,436 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 FTA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 107,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 107,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 102,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,257 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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C462 FTA is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C462 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C462 FTA registered?

C462 FTA is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 January 1986.

Is C462 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C462 FTA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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