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J306 DVJ

1992 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,419 mi
Last recorded155,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ306 DVJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 155,419 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2011 155,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2010 150,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 150,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 144,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 142,194 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 142,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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J306 DVJ is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J306 DVJ, 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 J306 DVJ registered?

J306 DVJ is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J306 DVJ safe to buy?

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