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J304 NLR

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

58,999 mi
Last recorded58,999 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 NLR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak not excessive.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 58,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak not excessive.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

very slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,999 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on osr brake disc

very slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,999 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 58,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust down pipe from manifold to cat has a major leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 58,999 miles

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,999 miles

Slight play in o/s/r top suspension ball joint.

both rear tyres worn uneaven on inner edge

nsr tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn uneaven on inner edge

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,999 miles

Hand brake effort only just meets requirements

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,999 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,999 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre slight splitting

splitting to rear suspension bushs

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 21 May 2009 59,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 20 May 2009 58,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,999 miles

Centre of the exhaust has a small leak. (not excessive)

Nearside rear anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint.

Slight play in both steering arms.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,999 miles

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

Centre of the exhaust has a small leak. (not excessive)

Nearside rear anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint.

Slight play in both steering arms.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 58,999 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play to both steering arms

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,999 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat adjuster not working.

offside rear tyre slightly perished

outer cv joints leaking grease.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,999 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside drive-shaft joint leaking grease

Fail 3 Jul 2006 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advised offside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

front and rear bonded suspension bushs starting to perish.

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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J304 NLR is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 90,257 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 J304 NLR, 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 26 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J304 NLR is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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