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J285 KHY

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,397 mi
Last recorded189,397 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 KHY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 189,397 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 189,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 18,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND LOW IN AIR PRESSURE

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S AND O/S STEERING RACK

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 3 Aug 2006 170,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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J285 KHY is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 90,257 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 J285 KHY, 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 26 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J285 KHY registered?

J285 KHY is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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