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K356 BJA

1997 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,968 mi
Last recorded161,968 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK356 BJA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 161,968 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 161,960 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 153,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 146,630 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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K356 BJA is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 98,287 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 K356 BJA, 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 29 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K356 BJA registered?

K356 BJA is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is K356 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K356 BJA 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.

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