MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,145 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
c orrosion to osr wheel archs
corrosion to nsr wheel arch
corrosion to os ns outer sills
exhaust brackets corroded
front number plate detoriating
front seatbelts slow to retract
hand brake travel high
osr handbrake poor effort
osr nsr brakes slight bind
osr nsr tyres wearing and mishaping on inside edge
rear tyres perished
slight play in steering rack
temp repair to nsf indicator lense
battery loose
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
osr handbrake poor effort
osr nsr brakes slight bind
front seatbelts slow to retract
hand brake travel high
c orrosion to osr wheel archs
corrosion to nsr wheel arch
corrosion to os ns outer sills
exhaust brackets corroded
front number plate detoriating
osr nsr tyres wearing and mishaping on inside edge
rear tyres perished
slight play in steering rack
temp repair to nsf indicator lense
battery loose
Handbrake has long travel,o/s/f tyre is worn badly on the inside edge,rear wheel steering is inoperative and warning light is on.
Handbrake has long travel,o/s/f tyre is worn badly on the inside edge,rear wheel steering is inoperative and warning light is on.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
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J490 JOU is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,158cc 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 J490 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 J490 JOU registered?
J490 JOU is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is J490 JOU safe to buy?
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