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J179 PBT

2001 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

316,999 mi
Last recorded316,999 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 PBT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 316,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2010 316,999 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate slightly out of shape

Pass 26 May 2009 316,999 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 316,999 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2008 316,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 316,999 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 316,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 84,000 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 84,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J179 PBT is a 2001 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 J179 PBT, 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 J179 PBT registered?

J179 PBT is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is J179 PBT safe to buy?

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