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M7 PRE

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 PRE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRDED

N/S /R WHEEL ARCH CORRDED

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,691 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRDED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,691 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRDED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,550 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 89,534 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

all tyres has cracks in sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,875 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 87,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,386 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 82,265 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

emissions not tested due to frontpipe

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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M7 PRE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M7 PRE, 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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What year was M7 PRE registered?

M7 PRE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 August 2000.

Is M7 PRE safe to buy?

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