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J6 MNS

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,644 mi
Last recorded145,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 MNS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 145,644 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 145,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 139,769 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror wobbly.

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

Offside mirror wobbly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 139,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror wobbly.

Nearside wiper split.

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

Offside mirror wobbly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 123,545 miles

Nearside mirror glass is loose.

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 111,542 miles

Full brake inspection.

Strongly adv,Play in o/s/f steering rack and n/s/r steering, rack, Plastic covers over outer sills, n/s/r light lens cracked, Chips in o/s/f top windscreen just outside swept area, Wash jets require adjustment.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 97,955 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 97,849 miles

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

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

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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J6 MNS is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J6 MNS, 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 J6 MNS registered?

J6 MNS is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is J6 MNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 MNS shows 9 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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