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K854 WKJ

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

172,724 mi
Last recorded172,724 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK854 WKJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2008 172,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 168,897 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 168,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres mishaped proberly give noise as if wheel bearing gone

Pass 3 Oct 2006 161,942 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 161,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K854 WKJ is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K854 WKJ, 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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What year was K854 WKJ registered?

K854 WKJ is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 4 November 1992.

Is K854 WKJ safe to buy?

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