MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,684 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Slight play in nearside front top arm ball joint
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in nearside front top arm ball joint
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both sides. Front suspension bottom bushes in poor condition
Front brake pads may be worn low
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
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C228 VJT is a 1985 Honda Prelude in Beige with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,960 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 C228 VJT, 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 41 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C228 VJT registered?
C228 VJT is a 1985 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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