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J22 PRE

1993 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,908 mi
Last recorded126,908 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 PRE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 126,908 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 126,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 118,807 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 118,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 111,991 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 111,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear discs slightly corroded an pitted on inner and outer faces

front disc pads worn 70%

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear disc pads worn 65%

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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J22 PRE is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,157 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 J22 PRE, 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 33 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J22 PRE registered?

J22 PRE is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is J22 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 PRE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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