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FBF 490Y

1982 Honda Prelude

Gold Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,286 mi
Last recorded51,286 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 Honda Prelude59,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBF 490Y
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,286 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,282 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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FBF 490Y is a 1982 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FBF 490Y, 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.

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What year was FBF 490Y registered?

FBF 490Y is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 October 1982.

Is FBF 490Y safe to buy?

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