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M298 VNN

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,287 mi
Last recorded89,287 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 VNN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 89,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle/front sub-frame including all suspension components corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front/rear (both sides) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 85,758 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,631 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 84,631 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,571 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,535 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,535 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 65,921 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,779 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,115 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,364 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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M298 VNN is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M298 VNN, 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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M298 VNN is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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