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D279 JHA

1986 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,984 mi
Last recorded120,984 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 JHA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 120,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2015 120,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

under vehicle heavily painted black

Fail 27 Feb 2015 120,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

under vehicle heavily painted black

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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D279 JHA is a 1986 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 75,706 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 D279 JHA, 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 40 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 D279 JHA registered?

D279 JHA is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D279 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D279 JHA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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