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J433 JOU

1997 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ433 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2016 116,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2014 115,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 113,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 105,667 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 105,665 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

rear anti roll bar links are worn, intermittant abs fault

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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J433 JOU is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J433 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.

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What year was J433 JOU registered?

J433 JOU is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is J433 JOU safe to buy?

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