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J369 RTA

1992 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ369 RTA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 112,036 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp missing

side skirts fitted cant fully inspect sills for corrssion

Fail 31 May 2011 112,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

centre stop lamp missing

side skirts fitted cant fully inspect sills for corrssion

Pass 27 May 2010 106,124 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 26 May 2010 106,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,906 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front cv boots perished.

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,572 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 94,572 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center stop light inop

fr number plate damage

fr tyres worn

oil leaks

outer cv boots perashing

Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,703 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 81,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 77,069 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 77,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J369 RTA is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J369 RTA, 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 J369 RTA registered?

J369 RTA is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J369 RTA safe to buy?

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