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J85 SDV

2005 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 2005 Honda Prelude107,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 SDV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,406 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,530 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2007 58,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

both front tyres iner edges but does not meet the criteria to fail at time of inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,018 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 56,018 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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J85 SDV is a 2005 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,755 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J85 SDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J85 SDV registered?

J85 SDV is a 2005 Honda Prelude, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is J85 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J85 SDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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