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J835 RPL

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 RPL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 122,589 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2018 12,258 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2018 12,258 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,810 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,613 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,613 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,722 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 112,773 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 112,773 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 110,623 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 110,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,571 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 106,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,827 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 102,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 98,232 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 98,232 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 98,227 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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J835 RPL is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J835 RPL, 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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J835 RPL is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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