MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,569 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
floor on n/s/f and o/s/f corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PCV 542Y is a 1982 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PCV 542Y, 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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How do I check the history of PCV 542Y?
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What year was PCV 542Y registered?
PCV 542Y is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1982.
Is PCV 542Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for PCV 542Y shows 6 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 PCV 542Y have outstanding finance?
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