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F15 JFW

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,797 mi
Last recorded160,797 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 JFW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 160,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 160,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 159,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 158,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 157,606 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 157,586 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 156,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 155,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 154,748 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 154,715 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 151,520 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 148,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 147,215 miles

front x member damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 144,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 140,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 13,349 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 133,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 127,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 119,406 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 115,656 miles

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

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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F15 JFW is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,670 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 F15 JFW, 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 28 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 F15 JFW registered?

F15 JFW is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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