MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear pads low,osf sidelamp poor,osf wheel trim damaged,osr arch corroding
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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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