MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,341 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge (no cords visible)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear brake slightly binding.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s front tyre has some curb damage
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s front tyre has some curb damage
Oil leak
brake light in spoiler not working/not pluged in.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
brake light in spoiler not working/not pluged in.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
both front tyres worn uneven and close to limit
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J278 HMV is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J278 HMV, 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 J278 HMV registered?
J278 HMV is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 27 March 1992.
Is J278 HMV safe to buy?
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