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B953 WGS

1985 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,854 mi
Last recorded101,854 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB953 WGS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,854 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 101,854 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 109,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B953 WGS is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B953 WGS, 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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What year was B953 WGS registered?

B953 WGS is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 January 1985.

Is B953 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B953 WGS shows 3 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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