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F277 NTM

1989 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,730 mi
Last recorded100,730 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 NTM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 100,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 99,513 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 98,113 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 98,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 96,805 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 96,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer and pipe in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2007 94,979 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 93,994 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 93,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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F277 NTM is a 1989 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F277 NTM, 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 F277 NTM registered?

F277 NTM is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F277 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F277 NTM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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