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F161 GGF

1989 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,233 mi
Last recorded102,233 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 GGF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 102,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Grease ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Grease ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 102,233 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All 4 brake pips corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,024 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 101,987 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,494 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 98,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion n/s/r lower wheel arch

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,969 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 26 Jan 2009 91,493 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 91,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 88,989 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 86,264 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 83,328 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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F161 GGF is a 1989 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F161 GGF, 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 F161 GGF registered?

F161 GGF is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F161 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F161 GGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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