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HJK 40Y

1982 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,099 mi
Last recorded195,099 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Honda Prelude59,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJK 40Y
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 195,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 195,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 184,016 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 184,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,078 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,038 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 942 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 942 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

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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HJK 40Y is a 1982 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 59,611 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 HJK 40Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJK 40Y registered?

HJK 40Y is a 1982 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is HJK 40Y safe to buy?

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