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M397 EWY

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,385 mi
Last recorded137,385 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 EWY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 137,385 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 136,786 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 125,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 116,456 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 116,456 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M397 EWY is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M397 EWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M397 EWY registered?

M397 EWY is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is M397 EWY safe to buy?

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