DVLA verified

MOT valid

Tax valid

1998 HONDA PRELUDE2.2L Petrol

S633 JBY

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1998 HONDA PRELUDE is a Petrol vehicle with a 2156cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 130,475.

MOT

Valid

Expires 18/03/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/03/2027

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Mileage: 130,475
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2156cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

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DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 08:44

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1998 Honda Prelude (S633 JBY), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to March 2026.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 10 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

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Buying Score

42/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,200-£1,600

Mileage

The mileage of 130,475 is relatively hig...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution. While this 1998 Honda Prelude is an enthusiast classic, its history of structural corrosion and recurring emissions issues makes it a high-risk purchase for anyone without a significant maintenance budget.

If you are looking for a reliable daily driver, look elsewhere. This is a project car. Your first priority should be a professional inspection of the rear sills and suspension mounting areas; the MOT history shows a pattern of 'inadequate repairs' and 'excessive corrosion' in these specific zones dating back to 2018.

Negotiate heavily based on the documented oil leaks and the 4-wheel steering (4WS) warning light, which has been an ongoing issue since at least 2022. Ensure the 'sport cat' mentioned in the 2026 MOT is high quality, as the car has a long history of failing on carbon monoxide levels and having inadequate catalytic converters. Finally, check the service history for evidence of how the previous owners addressed the recurring suspension ball joint and split pin issues noted in recent years.

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