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J895 HGH

2002 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,408 mi
Last recorded151,408 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Honda Prelude111,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ895 HGH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 151,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 151,400 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 148,108 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 148,073 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 144,885 miles

as per original test vt32

Fail 15 May 2007 144,885 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 142,540 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 142,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre low and worn on inner edge

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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J895 HGH is a 2002 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 111,363 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 J895 HGH, 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 24 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J895 HGH registered?

J895 HGH is a 2002 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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