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TDX 326W

1981 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,453 mi
Last recorded30,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda Prelude40,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDX 326W
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 30,453 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 30,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL WILL NOT TURN BY HAND (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,272 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 30,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,207 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 30,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 30,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,160 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 30,160 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 30,097 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,968 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,911 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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TDX 326W is a 1981 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TDX 326W, 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 TDX 326W registered?

TDX 326W is a 1981 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is TDX 326W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDX 326W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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