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PAF 356X

1982 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,930 mi
Last recorded80,930 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1982 Honda Prelude59,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 356X
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,930 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 80,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 72,345 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 72,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 67,690 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
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PAF 356X is a 1982 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PAF 356X, 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 PAF 356X?

You can check the full history of PAF 356X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PAF 356X registered?

PAF 356X is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 May 1982.

Is PAF 356X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAF 356X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAF 356X have outstanding finance?

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