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C849 FMP

1986 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,748 mi
Last recorded94,748 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC849 FMP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 94,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Underside corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 93,834 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 92,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 91,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 90,369 miles

rear inner sill starting to rust

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

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

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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C849 FMP is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C849 FMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C849 FMP registered?

C849 FMP is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C849 FMP safe to buy?

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