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M577 VBR

2003 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,044 mi
Last recorded135,044 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Honda Prelude114,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM577 VBR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 135,044 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 124,128 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 124,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 115,146 miles

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

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

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

The fuel tank cap is of the type where the efective sealing can not be checked in the normal way. I suspect a seal can not be maintained and should be investigated more thoroughly.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 112,800 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 112,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise slight play in n/s tie rod

advise slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 5 Apr 2006 110,933 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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M577 VBR is a 2003 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M577 VBR, 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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M577 VBR is a 2003 Honda Prelude, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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