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D512 DWK

1987 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,793 mi
Last recorded67,793 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD512 DWK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 67,793 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general surface corrosion apparent on all brake discs due to standing

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,332 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 67,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill feels corroded/thin

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,512 miles

Rear brake performance low

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,512 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear brake performance low

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,469 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,469 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,607 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 59,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 59,136 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,435 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 57,605 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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D512 DWK is a 1987 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 D512 DWK, 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.

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What year was D512 DWK registered?

D512 DWK is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D512 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D512 DWK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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