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J841 WRX

1998 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

139,366 mi
Last recorded139,366 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ841 WRX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 139,366 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 139,281 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 21 May 2008 139,132 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 104,002 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 104,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J841 WRX is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J841 WRX, 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 J841 WRX registered?

J841 WRX is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is J841 WRX safe to buy?

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