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J224 EUM

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,059 mi
Last recorded179,059 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 EUM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 179,059 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 179,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 177,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear wheel archs have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Sep 2007 172,119 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 172,113 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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J224 EUM is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J224 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.

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What year was J224 EUM registered?

J224 EUM is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is J224 EUM safe to buy?

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