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E437 NJT

1987 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,999 mi
Last recorded111,999 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2005
Typical for 1987 Honda Prelude75,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 NJT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2005 111,999 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ball joint boots perishing, front & rear

Fail 8 Sep 2005 11,992 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre sidewalls starting to perish, tread wearing on inner edges

nail in tyre

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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E437 NJT is a 1987 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 75,012 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 E437 NJT, 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 39 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E437 NJT registered?

E437 NJT is a 1987 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 November 1987.

Is E437 NJT safe to buy?

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