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J16 JWA

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 JWA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,005 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded but not reducing strength

Fail 10 Mar 2026 112,984 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking point corroded but not reducing strength

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 106,731 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 106,731 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulbs replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,117 miles

4 wheel steer innop but wheels straight

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point damaged jacked up on chassis leg for test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2023 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on limit change soon 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

4 wheel steer innop but wheels straight

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point damaged jacked up on chassis leg for test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam came on when lightly tapped (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,171 miles

4 wheel steering innop warning lam illuminated on dash

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,151 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 74,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark But topped up light was coming on (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror door backing tapped

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,438 miles

front number plate loose

engine oil low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

headlight levelling switch coverd over

oil leak on engine

unable to do full inspection of brake pipes as coverd in grease

Fail 14 Mar 2019 63,438 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil low

front number plate loose

oil leak on engine

unable to do full inspection of brake pipes as coverd in grease

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil at minimum level

Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil at minimum level

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine oil low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 33,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,229 miles

engine oil low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight scuffing on outer sidewalls of front tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,618 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,511 miles

Minor damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Unable to fully assess the condition of the vehicles outer sills due to plasic sill covers

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,957 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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J16 JWA is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 98,287 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 J16 JWA, 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 29 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J16 JWA is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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