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J3 VVX

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,246 mi
Last recorded95,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VVX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 95,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm & bald on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm & bald on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excess travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone damage in "A" zone of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 94,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed & blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm & bald on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster NOT working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm & bald on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excess travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone damage in "A" zone of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,281 miles

Parking brake lever travel long

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,582 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 78,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 78,444 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 78,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,240 miles

Offside parking brake just met minium standards

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,969 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,158 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 73,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,465 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,897 miles

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

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

chip on screen

Fail 23 Jan 2013 59,897 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chip on screen

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,138 miles

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

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

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

two front tyers worn on the inside tread

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,920 miles

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

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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J3 VVX is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J3 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 VVX registered?

J3 VVX is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is J3 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 VVX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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