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M246 NEL

2000 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

184,144 mi
Last recorded184,144 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 NEL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 184,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 184,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 184,133 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour Both (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing no split pin (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing N o split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 174,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 7 Sep 2015 174,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 6 Sep 2014 173,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 169,465 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 169,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 161,044 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 161,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 157,253 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre not to cords

Pass 9 Feb 2009 151,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 151,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 140,078 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 140,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 137,218 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 137,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M246 NEL is a 2000 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 M246 NEL, 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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M246 NEL is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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