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P289 JWK

1996 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,505 mi
Last recorded162,505 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 JWK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2013 162,505 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly worn on edges

both outer cv gaiters leaking

front anti roll bar link bushes split

front brake discs slightly scored

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake warning light stays on

n/s front brake grabbing

n/s front light slightly insecure

rear anti roll bar corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Mar 2013 162,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly worn on edges

both outer cv gaiters leaking

front anti roll bar link bushes split

front brake discs slightly scored

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake warning light stays on

n/s front brake grabbing

n/s front light slightly insecure

rear anti roll bar corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Dec 2011 157,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 157,933 miles

nsr tyre worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 154,461 miles

battery insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2009 149,521 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 146,874 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 137,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 128,188 miles

outer sills covered with plastic

Fail 9 Aug 2006 128,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s outer sills coverd with plastic

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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P289 JWK is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 100,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P289 JWK, 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 30 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P289 JWK registered?

P289 JWK is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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