MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear brake pads low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1/ BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAK 3/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
1/N/S/R BRAKE PADS LOW 2/ N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS
How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?
Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J872 ARC is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J872 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.
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What year was J872 ARC registered?
J872 ARC is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 August 1998.
Is J872 ARC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J872 ARC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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