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F144 RPL

1989 Honda Prelude

Beige Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,223 mi
Last recorded78,223 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 RPL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,223 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

puncture in offside rear tyre

scratching noise when rotating nearside rear wheel

Fail 4 Jun 2011 78,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

puncture in offside rear tyre

scratching noise when rotating nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,763 miles

slight binding to offside rear brake †small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,485 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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F144 RPL is a 1989 Honda Prelude in Beige with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F144 RPL, 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.

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What year was F144 RPL registered?

F144 RPL is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F144 RPL safe to buy?

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