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J291 TRP

1992 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,874 mi
Last recorded167,874 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 TRP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 167,874 miles

brake discs corroding

front number plate damaged

rear shock absorbers damp

rear tyres on legal limit

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

slight pulsate on service brakes

Fail 12 Apr 2008 167,846 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake discs corroding

front number plate damaged

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit

rear shock absorbers damp

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

slight pulsate on service brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 163,791 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

O/S & N/S FLOOR TO SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F & MN/S/F TYRES WORN LOW

O/S/R & N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING

WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 19 Oct 2006 163,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

O/S & N/S FLOOR TO SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WORN LOW

O/S/R & N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING

WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE

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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J291 TRP is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,150cc 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 J291 TRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J291 TRP registered?

J291 TRP is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J291 TRP safe to buy?

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