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J329 HMV

1997 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,450 mi
Last recorded19,450 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 HMV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,450 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 188,478 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 188,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 17,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 156,012 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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J329 HMV is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J329 HMV, 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 J329 HMV registered?

J329 HMV is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is J329 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J329 HMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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