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J165 NLT

2002 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,891 mi
Last recorded107,891 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Honda Prelude111,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 NLT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion evident on underbody and components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside front windscreen but not in drivers view

slight corrosion becoming evident on components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion evident on components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs heavily pitted and corroded ADVISE Replacement

Fail 7 Oct 2011 97,169 miles

CV greece around O/S/F CV gaiter no split found

N/S/F caliper starting to bind

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear discs heavily pitted

Rear pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,169 miles

CV greece around O/S/F CV gaiter no split found

N/S/F caliper starting to bind

Rear discs heavily pitted

Rear pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,105 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 96,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 96,050 miles

heavy surface corossion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 11 May 2009 96,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

heavy surface corossion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,000 miles

Both offside front inner and outer cv gaiters †deteriorating.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 95,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,092 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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J165 NLT is a 2002 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 111,363 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 J165 NLT, 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 24 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J165 NLT registered?

J165 NLT is a 2002 Honda Prelude, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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