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J318 JOU

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,293 mi
Last recorded129,293 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 129,293 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 129,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 125,707 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 125,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J318 JOU is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J318 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J318 JOU?

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What year was J318 JOU registered?

J318 JOU is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J318 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J318 JOU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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