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J61 NLU

2005 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,707 mi
Last recorded51,707 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Honda Prelude107,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ61 NLU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 48,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 48,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

off side front indicator lens damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,251 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 29,542 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 29,542 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 23,704 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2006 23,704 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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J61 NLU is a 2005 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J61 NLU, 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.

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What year was J61 NLU registered?

J61 NLU is a 2005 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is J61 NLU safe to buy?

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