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KNN 789V

1979 Honda Prelude

Multi-colour Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,435 mi
Last recorded85,435 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNN 789V
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 85,435 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2009 85,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2009 85,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 82,775 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 82,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 78,097 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 78,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 78,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 69,901 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 69,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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KNN 789V is a 1979 Honda Prelude in Multi-colour with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KNN 789V, 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 47 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KNN 789V is a 1979 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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