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J164 WOB

1999 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 WOB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 129,448 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 129,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2014 118,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 108,491 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 107,207 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2012 107,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 105,383 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 105,382 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Battery charging light on Non -standard air filter/exhaust & wheels fitted sill covers fitted

Exhaust noisy under acceleration

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,914 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 101,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,627 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 95,627 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 85,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 121,324 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 121,324 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil contamination tofront suspension arm bushes and wear to rear suspension bushes

Fail 28 Jun 2006 121,289 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil contamination to front suspension arms and bushes also wear to front and rear suspension bushes.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 121,132 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 121,103 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J164 WOB is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,136 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 J164 WOB, 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 27 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J164 WOB is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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