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J862 PCW

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,852 mi
Last recorded96,852 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ862 PCW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 89,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,988 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 75,986 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,989 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 59,617 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 59,617 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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J862 PCW is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J862 PCW, 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

How do I check the history of J862 PCW?

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What year was J862 PCW registered?

J862 PCW is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J862 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J862 PCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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