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JJI 4902

1993 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 4902
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 140,339 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

n/s front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

petrol tank filler neck corroded

various places on vehicle have been welded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,981 miles

rear chassis corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 125,695 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 125,695 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,172 miles

Slight corrosion to PAS pipes

Fail 23 Jul 2013 115,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to PAS ipes

Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

abs lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

low effort rear brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2010 77,904 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,331 miles

very little reserve travel on park brake lever.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,594 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,477 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,391 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 55,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 50,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JJI 4902 is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,157 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 JJI 4902, 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 33 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 JJI 4902 registered?

JJI 4902 is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is JJI 4902 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJI 4902 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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