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C71 FVH

1985 Honda Prelude

Beige Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,266 mi
Last recorded136,266 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 FVH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2008 136,266 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both rear chassis holed

power steering pipes badley rusted

steering rack slight end float in mounting rubbers

wiper blade frayed

Pass 18 May 2007 127,875 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 126,092 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 126,092 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C71 FVH is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Beige with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C71 FVH, 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 C71 FVH registered?

C71 FVH is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C71 FVH safe to buy?

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