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C655 EKL

1985 Honda Prelude

Beige Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

165,588 mi
Last recorded165,588 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC655 EKL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 165,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 161,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 161,433 miles

nearside washer

Pass 13 Aug 2021 160,643 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 160,634 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 30 KG (1.4.1 (a))

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

nearside washer not working

Fail 15 Jul 2021 160,614 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing by fuel filler pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 30 KG (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside washer not working

Pass 22 Jul 2020 160,203 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe damp

Fail 21 Jul 2020 160,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 20 KG (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe damp

Pass 26 Jul 2019 159,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 158,213 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 156,878 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 153,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 149,574 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 149,573 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 145,216 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 145,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,666 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 140,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 136,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 132,507 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 132,507 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 128,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 123,922 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 123,921 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 118,971 miles

rear offside chassis rail corroded

slight corrosion to rear offside top suspension mount area

Pass 12 Jul 2007 114,321 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 109,859 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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C655 EKL is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Beige with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C655 EKL, 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 C655 EKL registered?

C655 EKL is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 December 1985.

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