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M489 LJT

1995 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,029 mi
Last recorded209,029 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 LJT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 209,029 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

All ball joint boots deteriorating

Corrosion to rear arches

Deep cut to tread of n/s/r tyre and some carcass deterioration

Front number plate cracked

General deterioration to all suspension bushes

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic covers preventing full examination of sills

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

Slight leak rear exhaust

Some play o/s inner steering rack joint

Some uneven application to front brakes

Some wear to front brake discs

Srs light on

Pass 31 May 2011 209,029 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

All ball joint boots deteriorating

Corrosion to rear arches

Deep cut to tread of n/s/r tyre and some carcass deterioration

Front number plate cracked

General deterioration to all suspension bushes

Plastic covers preventing full examination of sills

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

Slight leak rear exhaust

Some play o/s inner steering rack joint

Some uneven application to front brakes

Some wear to front brake discs

Srs light on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 205,427 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r sill end and arch areas

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination

Small chips on screen

Some deterioration to all suspension bushes

Some wear to front brake discs

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2010 205,427 miles

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

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

Some wear to front brake discs

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Corrosion to o/s/r sill end and arch areas

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination

Small chips on screen

Some deterioration to all suspension bushes

Pass 29 May 2009 198,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r wheel arch started to corroded

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front screen

Fail 27 May 2009 198,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r wheel arch started to corroded

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 2 Jun 2008 194,594 miles

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

o/s/r lower wing started to corroded

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Fail 27 May 2008 194,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r lower wing started to corroded

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 29 May 2007 186,001 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front anti-roll bar top bushes slighty worn

front brake balance slighty uneven

front number plate faded

o/s/f side lamp dim

outer plastic sill covers fitted over sills

stone chips front screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r hand brake reading low and alot hand brake lever travel needs to be looked at soon

Pass 27 Apr 2006 177,401 miles

Rear pads low,osf sidelamp poor,osf wheel trim damaged,osr arch corroding

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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M489 LJT is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 106,488 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 M489 LJT, 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 31 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M489 LJT is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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