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J877 NLP

1998 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Prelude97,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ877 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2016 74,528 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,482 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 59,376 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 59,376 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,913 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,127 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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J877 NLP is a 1998 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J877 NLP, 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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J877 NLP is a 1998 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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