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E653 AJC

1988 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

674,188 mi
Last recorded674,188 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Honda Prelude86,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 AJC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 674,188 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 67,353 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,366 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 63,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,332 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 62,311 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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E653 AJC is a 1988 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 86,050 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 E653 AJC, 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 38 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 E653 AJC registered?

E653 AJC is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E653 AJC safe to buy?

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