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M786 VNU

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 VNU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,670 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 124,434 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 124,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 122,582 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 122,574 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 121,034 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 21 May 2011 121,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 15 May 2010 116,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 111,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 111,850 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 107,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 101,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 97,274 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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M786 VNU is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M786 VNU, 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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M786 VNU is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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