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BJW 280T

1979 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,931 mi
Last recorded33,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJW 280T
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 33,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 32,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 32,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BJW 280T is a 1979 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJW 280T, 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 47 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 BJW 280T registered?

BJW 280T is a 1979 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is BJW 280T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJW 280T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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