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J690 RTA

2001 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,097 mi
Last recorded193,097 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ690 RTA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 193,097 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads and front brake discs wearing low

rear brake pads and rear discs wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 188,451 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 188,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 176,813 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 176,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 166,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 166,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 157,341 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 147,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 147,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 138,094 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 138,094 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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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J690 RTA is a 2001 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,371 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 J690 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 25 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J690 RTA registered?

J690 RTA is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is J690 RTA safe to buy?

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