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TIB 4294

1986 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,416 mi
Last recorded66,416 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 4294
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,416 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 66,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 66,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 66,403 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 65,674 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 65,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator/battery light staying on

engine radiator in poor condition

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly (flat spot)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,524 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 65,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,081 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 56,921 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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TIB 4294 is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 75,706 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 TIB 4294, 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 40 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 TIB 4294 registered?

TIB 4294 is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 November 1986.

Is TIB 4294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIB 4294 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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