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J440 UPC

1997 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,337 mi
Last recorded177,337 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 UPC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 177,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 170,383 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear reg plat starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jan 2007 161,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 161,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 152,161 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 152,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J440 UPC is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J440 UPC, 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 J440 UPC registered?

J440 UPC is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is J440 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J440 UPC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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