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M402 TVU

2003 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,329 mi
Last recorded131,329 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 TVU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 131,329 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 126,215 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 29 Mar 2017 123,049 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 123,041 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 123,002 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported WIRING UNDER BONNET, INSIDE VEHICLE AND IN BOOT (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing LOCKING DEVICE / STALK (5.1.1)

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

NOISE EMITTED FROM O/S/R BRAKES WHEN WHEEL ROTATED

Pass 20 May 2014 122,828 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 May 2014 122,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 121,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 May 2013 121,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 117,708 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 110,244 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 110,118 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 103,003 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 103,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,152 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 95,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 92,952 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 87,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,326 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 80,284 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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M402 TVU is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,596 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 M402 TVU, 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 23 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M402 TVU is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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