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J980 MDY

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,522 mi
Last recorded114,522 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 MDY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 114,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspense components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,501 miles

All suspension has surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 114,501 miles

All suspension has surface corrosion

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 114,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 112,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 112,281 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 111,789 miles

brake foot pedal anti-slip worn

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

Pass 2 Feb 2006 110,554 miles

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

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

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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J980 MDY is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J980 MDY, 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 J980 MDY registered?

J980 MDY is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J980 MDY safe to buy?

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