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RFX 387W

1980 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,798 mi
Last recorded49,798 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 387W
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,798 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 49,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,858 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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RFX 387W is a 1980 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFX 387W, 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 RFX 387W registered?

RFX 387W is a 1980 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is RFX 387W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 387W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFX 387W have outstanding finance?

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