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K140 GJN

1993 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,215 mi
Last recorded211,215 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 GJN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 211,215 miles

Damage to nearside front in dicator lamp

Front tyres worn down

Rear number plate deteriating

Sump rusty and oily

rear wings and under body rusty

Fail 15 May 2009 211,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Damage to nearside front in dicator lamp

Front tyres worn down

Rear number plate deteriating

Sump rusty and oily

rear wings and under body rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 205,678 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2007 198,124 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted.

power steering metal pipes rusty.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 198,124 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

power steering metal pipes rusty.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 186,068 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 126,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 172,319 miles

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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K140 GJN is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K140 GJN, 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.

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What year was K140 GJN registered?

K140 GJN is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K140 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K140 GJN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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