MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded.
Rear 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))
corrosion to inner and outer sills.
corrosion to offside front chassis
object stuck between rim and tyre ,nearside front .
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 .
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre walls starting to perish but no cords exsposed
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)
Tyre walls starting to perish
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre walls starting to perish
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)
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)
both rear lamps damaged.
n/s door mirror loose.
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
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
Offside washer jet not working
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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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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