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E916 DPG

1987 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,650 mi
Last recorded45,650 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE916 DPG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,650 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,061 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 45,035 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,035 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 44,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,200 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 43,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,418 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 42,418 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,245 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,245 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E916 DPG 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 62.5%.

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 E916 DPG, 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 E916 DPG registered?

E916 DPG is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 September 1987.

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