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C871 HVS

1986 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,643 mi
Last recorded64,643 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC871 HVS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2008 64,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front exhaust flexy is broken

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,452 miles

Both c/v boots perished

Both rear wheel arches are rusty

Corrosion starting rear of o/s sill in wheel arch

Metal brake pipes run through car

Fail 5 Apr 2007 59,378 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear wheel arches are in rusty condition

Boths c/v boots are perished

Corrossion starting rear of o/s sill in wheel arch

Metal brake pipes run through interior

Pass 8 Apr 2006 55,121 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 55,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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C871 HVS is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C871 HVS, 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 C871 HVS registered?

C871 HVS is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 April 1986.

Is C871 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C871 HVS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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