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J959 NCX

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,858 mi
Last recorded118,858 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 NCX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 118,858 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 118,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 115,718 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 115,715 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 117,183 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 117,183 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2006 116,721 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 116,721 miles

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

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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J959 NCX is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J959 NCX, 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 J959 NCX registered?

J959 NCX is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J959 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J959 NCX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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