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J868 ARC

1998 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 ARC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,236 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 120,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 119,551 miles

rear fog light switch unmarked

Fail 20 Aug 2012 11,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

rear fog light switch unmarked

Fail 23 Jun 2012 119,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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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J868 ARC is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,200cc 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 J868 ARC, 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 J868 ARC registered?

J868 ARC is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is J868 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J868 ARC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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