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F27 TDX

1989 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,902 mi
Last recorded24,902 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 TDX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 24,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 23,461 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 22,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 22,511 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 22,511 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,912 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,883 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,811 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition,

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,708 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,179 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 21,020 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,648 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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F27 TDX is a 1989 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F27 TDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F27 TDX registered?

F27 TDX is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F27 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F27 TDX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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