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J234 VJB

1992 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,513 mi
Last recorded119,513 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 VJB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 119,513 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 119,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

generally underside of vehicle rusty

power cable running underneath car mounted via suspension and exhaust hanging low can be dangerous

Pass 11 Oct 2005 112,025 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on their inner edges

Brake fluid reservoir low

No interior mirror fitted

Slight distortion on front brake discs

Fail 11 Oct 2005 112,025 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on their inner edges

Brake fluid reservoir low

No interior mirror fitted

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight distortion on front brake discs

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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J234 VJB is a 1992 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J234 VJB, 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 J234 VJB registered?

J234 VJB is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J234 VJB safe to buy?

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