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J259 NLJ

1999 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,957 mi
Last recorded180,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 NLJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 180,957 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 180,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 180,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 175,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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J259 NLJ is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J259 NLJ, 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

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What year was J259 NLJ registered?

J259 NLJ is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is J259 NLJ safe to buy?

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