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J215 PBT

2002 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,946 mi
Last recorded159,946 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Honda Prelude111,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 PBT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 159,946 miles

Coolant leak

both rear tyres stepped on inside

has 3 braided brake hose and 1 rubber brake hose

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2010 158,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 150,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 150,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 145,513 miles

Battery insecure

Rear boot spoiler not securely bolted down,only glued onto boot lid.

non obligatory mirror (interiour)not fitted.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 145,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

rear wing glued to boot lid not bolted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 136,726 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 136,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

unable to check outer door sills on o/s and n/s due to body kit fitted

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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J215 PBT is a 2002 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J215 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 24 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J215 PBT registered?

J215 PBT is a 2002 Honda Prelude, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is J215 PBT safe to buy?

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