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F222 MNU

1989 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 MNU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 100,900 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 100,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 96,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside wing mirror poor

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

complete nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,006 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2006 89,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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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F222 MNU is a 1989 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F222 MNU, 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 F222 MNU registered?

F222 MNU is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F222 MNU safe to buy?

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