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DLZ 2741

1989 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 2741
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2006 98,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 98,043 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 97,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake light and parking brake warning light on

slight play in steering rack

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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DLZ 2741 is a 1989 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 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 DLZ 2741, 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 37 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 DLZ 2741 registered?

DLZ 2741 is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is DLZ 2741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 2741 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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