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E71 MUU

1988 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,102 mi
Last recorded42,102 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda Prelude86,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE71 MUU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,737 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 31,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror damage

Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate damage

Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,026 miles

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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E71 MUU is a 1988 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 E71 MUU, 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 E71 MUU registered?

E71 MUU is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E71 MUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E71 MUU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E71 MUU have outstanding finance?

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