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B397 LPA

1985 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,420 mi
Last recorded73,420 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB397 LPA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 73,420 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,331 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,279 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 72,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / and joining to outer. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,791 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,919 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner and outer sills.

corrosion to offside front chassis

object stuck between rim and tyre ,nearside front .

Fail 3 Feb 2021 69,903 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill and outer, in rear wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner and outer sills.

corrosion to offside front chassis

object stuck between rim and tyre ,nearside front .

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,452 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 69,452 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,772 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 65,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre walls starting to perish but no cords exsposed

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,777 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 62,777 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under rear wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under rear wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,861 miles

Tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 28 Jan 2015 60,861 miles

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

Tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,033 miles

both rear lamps damaged.

n/s door mirror loose.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside parking brake reading low

Offside washer jet not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary repair to nearside rear indicator lens

Wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 3 Feb 2011 50,288 miles

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

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

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,288 miles

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,045 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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B397 LPA is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1985 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,960 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 B397 LPA, 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 41 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B397 LPA is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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