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J144 NLO

1998 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,581 mi
Last recorded126,581 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 NLO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 126,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 126,581 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

catalytic converter missing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 126,551 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

catalytic converter missing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 125,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 125,800 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 99,219 miles

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

o/r/tyre slight damage outer wall

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 70,705 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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J144 NLO is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J144 NLO, 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.

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What year was J144 NLO registered?

J144 NLO is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is J144 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J144 NLO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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