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K11 JRG

1996 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 JRG
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,827 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 98,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 9 Apr 2011 95,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 21 May 2010 92,466 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 92,465 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 88,909 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 88,909 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 84,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 64,437 miles

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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K11 JRG is a 1996 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K11 JRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K11 JRG registered?

K11 JRG is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is K11 JRG safe to buy?

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