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J278 HMV

1992 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 HMV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 86,341 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge (no cords visible)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,832 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,765 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 83,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,631 miles

Oil leak

brake light in spoiler not working/not pluged in.

Fail 16 Aug 2008 71,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

brake light in spoiler not working/not pluged in.

Pass 10 May 2007 64,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Pass 6 May 2006 59,231 miles

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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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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