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FCR 401X

1981 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,916 mi
Last recorded6,916 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Honda Prelude40,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCR 401X
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 6,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 5,104 miles

underside of vehicle and all four inner wheel-arch areas covered in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,041 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 5,036 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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FCR 401X is a 1981 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 40,466 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 FCR 401X, 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 45 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 FCR 401X?

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What year was FCR 401X registered?

FCR 401X is a 1981 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FCR 401X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCR 401X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FCR 401X have outstanding finance?

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