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F122 MGX

1989 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,790 mi
Last recorded109,790 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 MGX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2009 109,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 109,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 104,454 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 104,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 98,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

high HC content due to misfire on no.4 cylinder

Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

high HC content due to misfire on no.4 cylinder

Pass 4 Apr 2006 94,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F122 MGX is a 1989 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 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 F122 MGX, 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 37 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 F122 MGX registered?

F122 MGX is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 May 1989.

Is F122 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F122 MGX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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