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E423 VMB

1987 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,361 mi
Last recorded88,361 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE423 VMB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,533 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 71,890 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,665 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 66,665 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,218 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 60,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,992 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 57,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR TYRES PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

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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E423 VMB is a 1987 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 75,012 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E423 VMB, 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 E423 VMB registered?

E423 VMB is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E423 VMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E423 VMB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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