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D899 FDD

1987 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD899 FDD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 106,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,139 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 105,135 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty sticks on (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,417 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 101,416 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 103,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 103,142 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 101,370 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 101,366 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 100,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 98,906 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 97,546 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 97,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 91,137 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 90,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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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D899 FDD is a 1987 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D899 FDD, 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 D899 FDD registered?

D899 FDD is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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