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K208 TBJ

1993 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,486 mi
Last recorded165,486 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Honda Prelude113,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 TBJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 165,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear arches rusry

Fail 31 Jan 2008 165,456 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s and n/s rear wheelarches rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2007 159,516 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 159,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 152,590 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly 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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K208 TBJ is a 1993 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K208 TBJ, 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 K208 TBJ registered?

K208 TBJ is a 1993 Honda Prelude, first registered on 4 February 1993.

Is K208 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K208 TBJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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