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XUD 898X

1982 Honda Prelude

Gold Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,239 mi
Last recorded18,239 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Honda Prelude59,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUD 898X
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 18,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 16,648 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 16,648 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 16,191 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013
Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2009 13,668 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked but can still be read

offside front tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2008 13,540 miles

Both Rear outer Tyre walls perishing.

Front Number Plate Cracked.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 May 2008 13,540 miles

Both Rear outer Tyre walls perishing.

Front Number Plate Cracked.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2007 13,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,268 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 13,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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XUD 898X is a 1982 Honda Prelude in Gold with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUD 898X, 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

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What year was XUD 898X registered?

XUD 898X is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 May 1982.

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