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C763 XLK

1986 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

51,031 mi
Last recorded51,031 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC763 XLK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,031 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,720 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 49,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 49,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,228 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,923 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,923 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 46,063 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,598 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,598 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,851 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,471 miles

body damage to offside rear

oil leak from top and bottom of engine

Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

body damage to offside rear

oil leak from top and bottom of engine

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,620 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 19,620 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,459 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 12,459 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 12,413 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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C763 XLK is a 1986 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C763 XLK, 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.

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What year was C763 XLK registered?

C763 XLK is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is C763 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C763 XLK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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