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K709 XFK

1992 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

125,873 mi
Last recorded125,873 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK709 XFK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 125,873 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 125,873 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 119,765 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 119,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

tracking

Fail 6 Jul 2009 118,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2008 109,988 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 109,947 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 8 Nov 2006 98,126 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 98,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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K709 XFK is a 1992 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1992 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 111,640 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 K709 XFK, 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 34 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K709 XFK is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 October 1992.

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