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E355 JAR

1988 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda Prelude86,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE355 JAR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 135,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 135,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 129,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 123,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 116,105 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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E355 JAR is a 1988 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E355 JAR, 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.

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What year was E355 JAR registered?

E355 JAR is a 1988 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E355 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E355 JAR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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