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E564 VTU

1987 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,188 mi
Last recorded52,188 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE564 VTU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,188 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,511 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on offside rear chassis

corrosion on rear of both outer sills

Fail 22 Feb 2008 51,511 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on offside rear chassis

corrosion on rear of both outer sills

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,795 miles

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

corrosion on offside sill

Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,806 miles

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

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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E564 VTU is a 1987 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E564 VTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E564 VTU?

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What year was E564 VTU registered?

E564 VTU is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 September 1987.

Is E564 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E564 VTU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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