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J753 BHJ

1997 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,221 mi
Last recorded99,221 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Prelude98,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ753 BHJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 95,836 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 95,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 92,235 miles

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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J753 BHJ is a 1997 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J753 BHJ, 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

How do I check the history of J753 BHJ?

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What year was J753 BHJ registered?

J753 BHJ is a 1997 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is J753 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J753 BHJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J753 BHJ have outstanding finance?

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