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RNF 524W

1981 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,055 mi
Last recorded34,055 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda Prelude40,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNF 524W
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2021 34,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 27,852 miles

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Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,483 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 22,992 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,620 miles

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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RNF 524W is a 1981 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNF 524W, 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

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What year was RNF 524W registered?

RNF 524W is a 1981 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 June 1981.

Is RNF 524W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNF 524W shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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