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P81 JBC

1996 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,661 mi
Last recorded91,661 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Prelude100,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 JBC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 91,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 91,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,032 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 84,665 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 77,476 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 72,153 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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P81 JBC is a 1996 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 100,432 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 P81 JBC, 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 30 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P81 JBC?

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What year was P81 JBC registered?

P81 JBC is a 1996 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P81 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 JBC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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