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B897 JPE

1984 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,494 mi
Last recorded48,494 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Honda Prelude77,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 JPE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,630 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,310 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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B897 JPE is a 1984 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 77,645 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 B897 JPE, 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 42 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B897 JPE registered?

B897 JPE is a 1984 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 August 1984.

Is B897 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B897 JPE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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