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F324 PLW

1989 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,288 mi
Last recorded188,288 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 PLW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 188,288 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 188,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 187,184 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 187,184 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 185,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 183,703 miles

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

front no plate cracked

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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F324 PLW is a 1989 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F324 PLW, 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 F324 PLW registered?

F324 PLW is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F324 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F324 PLW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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