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J173 WTF

1999 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,384 mi
Last recorded195,384 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 WTF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 195,384 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 195,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 185,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 175,643 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 175,643 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J173 WTF is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J173 WTF, 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 J173 WTF?

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What year was J173 WTF registered?

J173 WTF is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is J173 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J173 WTF 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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