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C562 LNH

1985 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,757 mi
Last recorded44,757 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 LNH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 44,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 43,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,776 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 41,482 miles

Slight blow on exhaust at front

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,611 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,862 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 38,842 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,306 miles

N/S/F brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,115 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2011 33,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,380 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,727 miles

Front b/pads lowish.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,153 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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C562 LNH is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C562 LNH, 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.

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What year was C562 LNH registered?

C562 LNH is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C562 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 LNH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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