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C385 AOU

1985 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,987 mi
Last recorded57,987 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1985 Honda Prelude76,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC385 AOU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,987 miles

front number plate begging to deteriorate we advise that it is soon replaced.

steering rack is slightly drifting side to side on its mountain bushes when rocked.

Fail 18 Jan 2006 57,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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C385 AOU is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C385 AOU, 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 C385 AOU registered?

C385 AOU is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C385 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C385 AOU shows 2 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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