MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
both rears of outer sill panels corroded and getting thin both rears of inner sill panels corroded slight play in offside front bottom joint
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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.
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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?
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