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F185 UFA

1989 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,919 mi
Last recorded153,919 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 UFA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 153,919 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 153,919 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 148,061 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 148,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 143,835 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 143,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 137,037 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 137,037 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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F185 UFA is a 1989 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F185 UFA, 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 F185 UFA registered?

F185 UFA is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F185 UFA safe to buy?

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