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J495 TFC

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,384 mi
Last recorded150,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ495 TFC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 150,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 150,325 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 142,620 miles

Nearside headlamp glass will soon need attention

Non regulated catalyst converter

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 140,436 miles

Import vehicle not fitted with close loop system

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 140,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Import vehicle not fitted with close loop system

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 136,604 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 136,114 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 130,396 miles

front number plate cracked

plastic covers over both outer sill's

Fail 28 Dec 2005 130,396 miles

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

front number plate cracked

plastic covers over both outer sill's

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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J495 TFC is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J495 TFC, 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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What year was J495 TFC registered?

J495 TFC is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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