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J342 DAP

2000 Honda Prelude

Grey Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 DAP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 109,999 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 109,999 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wear on outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,999 miles

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

front headlamps poor

Pass 30 Mar 2010 109,999 miles

emissons on the high side

lower seal covers fitted unable to check for corrosion on lower seals both sides

slight corrosion on wheel arches

slight play in driverside trackarm and trackrod

Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

emissions on the high side

seal covers covering door seals unable to see behind

Pass 8 Apr 2008 109,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

coolant leak unable to do emissions incase car over heated

rear washer inop

Fail 3 Apr 2008 109,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

coolant leak unable to do emissions incase car over heated

rear washer inop

Fail 26 Mar 2007 103,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some leakage centre exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2007 103,988 miles

some leakage centre exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2007 103,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 97,729 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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J342 DAP is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Grey with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J342 DAP, 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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J342 DAP is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is J342 DAP safe to buy?

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