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F31 JKM

1989 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,287 mi
Last recorded197,287 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Honda Prelude100,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 JKM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 197,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 181,699 miles

handbrake only just meets mot standard

slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 20 Jan 2006 177,959 miles

rear parking brake only just to mot standard (17%)

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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F31 JKM is a 1989 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 1989 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 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 F31 JKM, 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 37 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F31 JKM registered?

F31 JKM is a 1989 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F31 JKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F31 JKM 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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