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J879 DVO

1992 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,230 mi
Last recorded111,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 DVO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 111,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,102 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,758 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 106,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 104,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

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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J879 DVO is a 1992 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J879 DVO, 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 J879 DVO registered?

J879 DVO is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J879 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J879 DVO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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