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J986 SWL

1971 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,044 mi
Last recorded139,044 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Honda Prelude106,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 139,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,315 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 133,146 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 133,146 miles

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

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

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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J986 SWL is a 1971 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 106,572 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 J986 SWL, 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 55 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J986 SWL?

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What year was J986 SWL registered?

J986 SWL is a 1971 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J986 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J986 SWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J986 SWL have outstanding finance?

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