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F160 BTG

1989 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,416 mi
Last recorded95,416 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 BTG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,416 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly.

recommend further inspection/attention to rear brakes.

very slight exhaust blow at rear joint.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

recommend further inspection/attention to rear brakes.

very slight exhaust blow at rear joint.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,270 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 92,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

front exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

offside rear tyre has a cut in tred not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear seats not fitted

roof corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 89,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 87,410 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 87,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major 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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F160 BTG is a 1989 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F160 BTG, 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 F160 BTG registered?

F160 BTG is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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