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J869 VVW

1992 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,953 mi
Last recorded132,953 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ869 VVW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 132,953 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 132,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 126,424 miles

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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J869 VVW is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J869 VVW, 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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What year was J869 VVW registered?

J869 VVW is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J869 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J869 VVW shows 3 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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