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ETV 419V

1979 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,960 mi
Last recorded36,960 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETV 419V
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,960 miles

rear brake application slighty uneven

unable to inspect for corrosion due to the amount of underseal applied

Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,938 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arches

Unable to inspect floors chassis and outer sills properly due to the amount of underseal applied

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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ETV 419V is a 1979 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ETV 419V, 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 47 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETV 419V registered?

ETV 419V is a 1979 Honda Prelude, first registered on 4 October 1979.

Is ETV 419V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETV 419V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETV 419V have outstanding finance?

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