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J118 YSC

2001 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,189 mi
Last recorded212,189 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 YSC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 212,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all flexi brake pipes have lightly corroded feruls

all steel brake pipes are lightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 206,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipes are covered in a protective coating

Fail 30 Jul 2009 206,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipes are covered in a protective coating

Pass 13 Aug 2008 191,628 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre showing slight cracking on inner tread

Pass 26 May 2007 189,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 182,506 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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J118 YSC is a 2001 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,371 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 J118 YSC, 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 25 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J118 YSC registered?

J118 YSC is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is J118 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J118 YSC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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