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J229 PPL

1992 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 PPL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,674 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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J229 PPL is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J229 PPL, 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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What year was J229 PPL registered?

J229 PPL is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 16 May 1992.

Is J229 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J229 PPL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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