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E164 VTJ

1988 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,479 mi
Last recorded60,479 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda Prelude86,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 VTJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 60,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in nsf steering arm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle been heavily undersealed making inspection difficult.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 55,780 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on. advise check/attention

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,303 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,191 miles

ADVISE front number plate has slight crack in it

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 47,187 miles

ADVISE front number plate has slight crack on it

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

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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E164 VTJ is a 1988 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 86,050 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 E164 VTJ, 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 38 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 E164 VTJ registered?

E164 VTJ is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E164 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E164 VTJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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