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D163 YJB

1987 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2005
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD163 YJB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2005 105,878 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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D163 YJB is a 1987 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 75,012 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 D163 YJB, 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 39 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 D163 YJB registered?

D163 YJB is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 April 1987.

Is D163 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D163 YJB shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D163 YJB have outstanding finance?

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