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C81 RBV

1986 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC81 RBV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,602 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 92,599 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,000 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,699 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,699 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 87,405 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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C81 RBV is a 1986 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C81 RBV, 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 C81 RBV registered?

C81 RBV is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C81 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C81 RBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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