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J172 UBH

1999 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,198 mi
Last recorded157,198 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 UBH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 157,198 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 144,509 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 144,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear 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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J172 UBH is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J172 UBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J172 UBH?

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What year was J172 UBH registered?

J172 UBH is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is J172 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 UBH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J172 UBH have outstanding finance?

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