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N545 JBY

2004 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,643 mi
Last recorded66,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 2004 Honda Prelude109,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 JBY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,643 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2007 66,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,365 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 57,365 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

offside rear anti roll bar link rod bushes slightly worn

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to body mouldings fitted

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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N545 JBY is a 2004 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,322 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 N545 JBY, 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 22 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N545 JBY registered?

N545 JBY is a 2004 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is N545 JBY safe to buy?

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