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K142 EWJ

1993 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 EWJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,966 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage wheel arch/sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,470 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,896 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,965 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,510 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,350 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,081 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,081 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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K142 EWJ is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 K142 EWJ, 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

How do I check the history of K142 EWJ?

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What year was K142 EWJ registered?

K142 EWJ is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 16 February 1993.

Is K142 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K142 EWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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