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J226 GMB

1992 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,347 mi
Last recorded137,347 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 GMB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2008 137,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

bad oil leak at gearbox cooler pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2007 131,682 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 131,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

auto g/box metal pipes leaking/corroding looseing oil

front anti roll bar bushes cracking/perishing

radiator bottem hose twisted restricting coolant flow

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 20 Apr 2006 128,041 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 128,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.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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J226 GMB is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 111,640 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 J226 GMB, 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 34 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J226 GMB is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J226 GMB safe to buy?

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