MOT Status
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113,005 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front jacking point corroded but not reducing strength
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil at minimum level
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
engine oil low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
oil leak
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
engine oil low
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
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
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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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