CarVerify

Free Car Check

MRX 9X

1982 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Honda Prelude59,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 9X
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 88,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 87,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,047 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,808 miles

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
Full Honda Prelude reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MRX 9X is a 1982 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRX 9X, 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

How do I check the history of MRX 9X?

You can check the full history of MRX 9X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MRX 9X registered?

MRX 9X is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 February 1982.

Is MRX 9X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRX 9X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MRX 9X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MRX 9X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.