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J25 BRK

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 BRK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 117,712 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres slightly scuffing on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 112,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 109,531 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,640 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,168 miles

Front O/S AND N/S SUSPENSION DROP LINK BUSHES ARE IN ADETERIORATED CONDITION!

VEHICLE FITTED WITH SILL COVERS, MAKING CORROSION ASSESSMENT DIFFICULT!

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,400 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 105,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rizer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,526 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,211 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroded

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 1 May 2015 94,194 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

offside front tyre split on inner side wall

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,334 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 90,323 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside wheel binding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,784 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,533 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,794 miles

slight rumble from o/s/r bearing

Fail 19 Jan 2007 57,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,778 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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J25 BRK is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J25 BRK, 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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What year was J25 BRK registered?

J25 BRK is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is J25 BRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 BRK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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