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PYX 326Y

1983 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,521 mi
Last recorded64,521 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Honda Prelude53,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 326Y
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 64,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 64,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,833 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 63,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,444 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 63,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 62,403 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 62,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on all steering , suspension , braking componants

exhaust heavily corroded

heavey corrosion and mud in inner wheel arches all oversprayed, difficult to inspect

heavey corrosion on rear trailing arms

offside front tyre heavvily perished, recommend replacement

very little brake servo gain

Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

misfire apparant

nsr outer & closing sill corroded

osf tyre worn on outer edge & cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2009 61,981 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 61,964 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,013 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 61,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

os outer sill corroded & repaired †os floor to sill & closing sill corroded †

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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PYX 326Y is a 1983 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,571 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 PYX 326Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYX 326Y registered?

PYX 326Y is a 1983 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 February 1983.

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