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J793 JOU

1998 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ793 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,309 miles

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust damaged + clamps corroded

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Various parts of front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake ferrules corroding

nearside rear link rod ball joint has play in

Fail 10 Sep 2009 78,309 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust damaged + clamps corroded

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Various parts of front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake ferrules corroding

nearside rear link rod ball joint has play in

Pass 23 Jan 2007 78,309 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside rear steering arm inner ball joint.

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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J793 JOU is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,670 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 J793 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 28 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J793 JOU registered?

J793 JOU is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is J793 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J793 JOU shows 3 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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