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B569 MAO

1985 Honda Prelude

Gold Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,219 mi
Last recorded70,219 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB569 MAO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 70,219 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 70,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,730 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 67,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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B569 MAO is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B569 MAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B569 MAO?

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What year was B569 MAO registered?

B569 MAO is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B569 MAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B569 MAO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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