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BYG 259Y

1982 Honda Prelude

Gold Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,904 mi
Last recorded18,904 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Honda Prelude59,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYG 259Y
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 10,073 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 10,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion to offside front sill

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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BYG 259Y is a 1982 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 59,611 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 BYG 259Y, 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 44 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 BYG 259Y registered?

BYG 259Y is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is BYG 259Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYG 259Y 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.

Does BYG 259Y have outstanding finance?

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