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J512 XBL

2003 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,157 mi
Last recorded95,157 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 XBL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 90,216 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on the edges

cut o/s front tyre

n/s front tyre outer sidewall split

o/s washer part blocked

windscreen marked

Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,127 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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J512 XBL is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 J512 XBL, 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 23 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 J512 XBL registered?

J512 XBL is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is J512 XBL safe to buy?

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