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H197 JAF

1991 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

106,005 mi
Last recorded106,005 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Honda Prelude106,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 JAF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2007 106,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,509 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 97,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

underside, sills, arches and all components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2005 92,057 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 92,057 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2005 91,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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H197 JAF is a 1991 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 106,735 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 H197 JAF, 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 35 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H197 JAF registered?

H197 JAF is a 1991 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 March 1991.

Is H197 JAF safe to buy?

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