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F517 LAM

1971 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2006
Typical for 1971 Honda Prelude106,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 LAM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2006 128,393 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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F517 LAM is a 1971 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 106,572 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 F517 LAM, 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 55 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F517 LAM?

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What year was F517 LAM registered?

F517 LAM is a 1971 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is F517 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F517 LAM shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F517 LAM have outstanding finance?

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