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E287 MMF

1987 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,867 mi
Last recorded154,867 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE287 MMF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 154,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r floor pan corroded

rear tyres deteriated

rear wheel arches corroded

steering rack weaping

Pass 17 Oct 2014 154,867 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r floor pan corroded

rear tyres deteriated

rear wheel arches corroded

steering rack weaping

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 153,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

handbrake high

rear boot well corroded

rear fog lamp switch sticking

rear shocks worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 153,030 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

handbrake high

rear boot well corroded

rear fog lamp switch sticking

rear shocks worn

Pass 6 Oct 2012 149,651 miles

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

corrosion to both rear arches

handbrake high

o/s and n/s/f suspention bushes worn

steering rack weaping

Pass 14 Sep 2011 148,372 miles

Oil leak

handbreak high

o/s and n/s/f break flexi pipes starting to crack up

rear exhaust box has a slight leak of gasses

rear fog light switch sticks sometimes

steering rack weaping oil

Fail 13 Sep 2011 148,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

break warning light on

handbreak high

o/s and n/s/f break flexi pipes starting to crack up

rear exhaust box has a slight leak of gasses

rear fog light switch sticks sometimes

steering rack weaping oil

Pass 19 Oct 2010 146,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 143,800 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 143,786 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 146,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside washer inop

Pass 17 Oct 2008 142,916 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 141,608 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 141,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 139,818 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 139,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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E287 MMF is a 1987 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E287 MMF, 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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E287 MMF is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 September 1987.

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