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C789 JVE

1985 Honda Prelude

Gold Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC789 JVE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 111,070 miles

windscreen damaged in zone a on 10m in sweep of wiper

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear of sill corroded and getting thin

Fail 1 Nov 2007 111,006 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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

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

windscreen damaged in zone a on 10m in sweep of wiper

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside rear of sill corroded and getting thin

Pass 4 Oct 2006 106,725 miles

both rears of outer sill panels corroded and getting thin both rears of inner sill panels corroded slight play in offside front bottom joint

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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C789 JVE is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C789 JVE, 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 C789 JVE registered?

C789 JVE is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C789 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C789 JVE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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