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M347 AJN

2002 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,009 mi
Last recorded193,009 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Honda Prelude111,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 AJN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 193,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front inner rack has slight play

Fail 9 Jan 2012 193,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front inner rack has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2011 178,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in offside inner rack

Fail 6 Jan 2011 178,452 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in offside inner rack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 164,381 miles

Rear exhaust box has blow just after flange

Rear exhaust box outter casing u/s

Fail 17 Aug 2009 163,573 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 151,373 miles

(1) Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

(2) Rear number plate letters incorrect size.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 135,366 miles

(1) Rear number plate letters incorrect size. †(2) Rear brake pads low. †(3) Handbrake travel becomimg excessive.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 119,658 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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M347 AJN is a 2002 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 111,363 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 M347 AJN, 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 24 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M347 AJN is a 2002 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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