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J178 OPV

1999 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,108 mi
Last recorded111,108 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 OPV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2010 111,108 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 111,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 111,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 109,014 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 109,014 miles

Centre Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 104,293 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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J178 OPV is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J178 OPV, 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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What year was J178 OPV registered?

J178 OPV is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is J178 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J178 OPV shows 6 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.

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