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D973 ALB

1986 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,690 mi
Last recorded108,690 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD973 ALB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 108,557 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

boot floor holed and corroded exessivly on n/s

coolant very low

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 103,562 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 103,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,973 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,188 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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D973 ALB is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D973 ALB, 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 D973 ALB registered?

D973 ALB is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 November 1986.

Is D973 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D973 ALB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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