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J3 AYV

2005 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on4 May 2009
Typical for 2005 Honda Prelude107,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 AYV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2009 86,925 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 84,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 84,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 77,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,661 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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J3 AYV is a 2005 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,755 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 J3 AYV, 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 21 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 AYV registered?

J3 AYV is a 2005 Honda Prelude, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is J3 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 AYV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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