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VAZ 78

1982 Honda Prelude

Gold Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,201 mi
Last recorded44,201 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 1982 Honda Prelude59,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 78
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 44,201 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,723 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,916 miles

Slight play on inner rack joint

Fail 10 Dec 2015 42,915 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play on inner rack joint

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,923 miles

Headlamp main beam flash not working.

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,518 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,970 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,755 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,836 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 29,270 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,001 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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VAZ 78 is a 1982 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAZ 78, 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 VAZ 78 registered?

VAZ 78 is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VAZ 78 safe to buy?

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