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LJB 605W

1981 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1981 Honda Prelude40,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJB 605W
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,483 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2007 62,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LJB 605W is a 1981 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 40,466 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 LJB 605W, 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 45 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 LJB 605W registered?

LJB 605W is a 1981 Honda Prelude, first registered on 10 July 1981.

Is LJB 605W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJB 605W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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