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J417 JOU

1997 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,951 mi
Last recorded137,951 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ417 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2005 137,951 miles

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

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

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

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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J417 JOU is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J417 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

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What year was J417 JOU registered?

J417 JOU is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is J417 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J417 JOU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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