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D628 XYJ

1987 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,044 mi
Last recorded29,044 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD628 XYJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 29,044 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 29,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,691 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 28,691 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D628 XYJ is a 1987 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D628 XYJ, 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 D628 XYJ registered?

D628 XYJ is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D628 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D628 XYJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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