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J86 WHB

1998 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,862 mi
Last recorded73,862 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ86 WHB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to check both outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check both outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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J86 WHB is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J86 WHB, 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 J86 WHB registered?

J86 WHB is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is J86 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J86 WHB 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.

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