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J815 LGE

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,107 mi
Last recorded90,107 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 LGE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,107 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 90,107 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 82,841 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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J815 LGE is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,958cc 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 J815 LGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J815 LGE registered?

J815 LGE is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is J815 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J815 LGE 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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