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K512 BVU

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,022 mi
Last recorded131,022 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK512 BVU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 130,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 127,089 miles

All 4x coil springs corroded

Front power steering pipes corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front anti roll bar link is perished

Offside front anti roll bar link is perished

Oil leak

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

Vehicle has lowered suspension , therefirte unable to carry out roller brake test .Carried out decelerometer instead

Fail 3 Mar 2012 127,089 miles

All 4x coil springs corroded

Front power steering pipes corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front anti roll bar link is perished

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

Offside front anti roll bar link is perished

Oil leak

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

Vehicle has lowered suspension , therefirte unable to carry out roller brake test .Carried out decelerometer instead

Pass 8 Mar 2011 122,399 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

electrical wires cable tied to anti roll bar

Fail 26 Feb 2011 122,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,223 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 107,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 95,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 86,361 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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K512 BVU is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K512 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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What year was K512 BVU registered?

K512 BVU is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is K512 BVU safe to buy?

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