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NKX 226V

1980 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,566 mi
Last recorded70,566 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 226V
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2015 70,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant Leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear (2.4.G.1)

Oil Leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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NKX 226V is a 1980 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 NKX 226V, 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 46 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKX 226V registered?

NKX 226V is a 1980 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 June 1980.

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