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J32 WOB

1998 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ32 WOB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 118,665 miles

Engine smoking.

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Offside rear anti roll bar link play.

Offside rear fog lamp dim.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 118,665 miles

Engine smoking.

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear anti roll bar link play.

Offside rear fog lamp dim.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 118,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 117,407 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

horn buttons damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2006 110,831 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 110,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J32 WOB is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J32 WOB, 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 J32 WOB registered?

J32 WOB is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is J32 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J32 WOB shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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