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K898 VPJ

1992 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,094 mi
Last recorded117,094 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Honda Prelude111,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 VPJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 117,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 117,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 108,978 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 7 May 2009 107,075 miles

near side tyre outer wall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2008 104,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 101,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 97,202 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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K898 VPJ is a 1992 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K898 VPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K898 VPJ registered?

K898 VPJ is a 1992 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K898 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K898 VPJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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