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J204 RTA

1999 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,200 mi
Last recorded126,200 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 RTA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,200 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside corroded

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 120,150 miles

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

both inner cv gaitors split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 111,957 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 111,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,867 miles

n/s front centre cv boot split

split pin missing from o/s/r top joint

Fail 5 Jun 2008 100,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front centre cv boot split

split pin missing from o/s/r top joint

Fail 27 May 2008 100,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake nearly at the end of its working travel

Pass 7 Jun 2007 99,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 99,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 99,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 98,755 miles

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

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)

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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J204 RTA is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,136 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 J204 RTA, 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 27 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J204 RTA registered?

J204 RTA is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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