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K234 BVU

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,724 mi
Last recorded198,724 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 BVU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 198,724 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 193,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn

offside front suspension arm - borderline play in upper ball joint

windscreen cracked at offside lower - most outside swept area

Pass 4 Jun 2009 176,423 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 176,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

crack at base of screen - outside drivers view

Pass 3 Jun 2008 161,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2008 161,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 153,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 131,693 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 131,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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K234 BVU is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc 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 K234 BVU, 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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K234 BVU is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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