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D344 MFJ

1986 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,951 mi
Last recorded77,951 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD344 MFJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,951 miles

rear tyres perished

pas slight leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rack ends have slight play

drivers seat locking mech

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rack ends have slight play

drivers seat locking mech

oil leak

pas slight leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,375 miles

fog light switch sticking sumtimes

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f side light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre low + perished

Fail 22 Jul 2010 77,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fog light switch sticking sumtimes

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f side light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre low + perished

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,860 miles

NSR TYRE ON LIMIT

areas of corrosion

fog switch a bit dodgy

slight play rear roll bar inner mounts

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,885 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,872 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 74,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR SHOCKS POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,804 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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D344 MFJ is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D344 MFJ, 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 D344 MFJ registered?

D344 MFJ is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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