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J149 EUM

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,976 mi
Last recorded148,976 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 EUM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2007 148,976 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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J149 EUM is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J149 EUM, 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 J149 EUM registered?

J149 EUM is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is J149 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J149 EUM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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