MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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F256 MDV is a 1989 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F256 MDV, 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 F256 MDV registered?
F256 MDV is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 4 May 1989.
Is F256 MDV safe to buy?
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