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XJA 799X

1982 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,148 mi
Last recorded60,148 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Honda Prelude59,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJA 799X
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 60,148 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 60,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 57,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 57,989 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 53,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,949 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 48,934 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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XJA 799X is a 1982 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XJA 799X, 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 XJA 799X registered?

XJA 799X is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 June 1982.

Is XJA 799X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJA 799X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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