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M554 JVK

1995 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

108,130 mi
Last recorded108,130 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Honda Prelude106,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM554 JVK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,130 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 108,126 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake lever may benefit from some attention

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

wipers starting to smear screen slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2009 108,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering fluid low

Engine oil just above the minimum

Wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2006 104,942 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 104,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M554 JVK is a 1995 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M554 JVK, 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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What year was M554 JVK registered?

M554 JVK is a 1995 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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