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J84 SJT

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

155,125 mi
Last recorded155,125 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ84 SJT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 155,125 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

NSF tyre worn on the edges

NSR brake disc corroded

OSF tyre low pressure

OSR brake pipe corroded

four wheel steering and battery warning lamps on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 153,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2009 153,820 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 153,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel filler neck corroded..flexi brake hose ferrules corroded..n/s/f tyre worn low/edge wear..uneven wear on n/s/r tyre..corrosion around n/s/r brake pipe..dampness arond front p.a.s.rack..

Pass 13 Aug 2008 151,862 miles

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

oil leaks....corrosion around suspension....corrosion around o/s/r brake pipe....uneven wear on rear tyres....

Pass 15 Aug 2007 150,228 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 150,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front drive shaft a.b.s.rings wearing thin....corrosion/pitting around front & rear brake discs....

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,099 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 15,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded in and around feul tank

rear pads low

slight corrossion to exhaust joints

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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J84 SJT is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J84 SJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J84 SJT registered?

J84 SJT is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J84 SJT safe to buy?

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