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M943 VNU

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM943 VNU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 119,677 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 119,660 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front tyres & n/s/rear tyre worn on both edges

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,887 miles

front no plate broken

Fail 8 Oct 2012 113,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front no plate broken

Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,819 miles

rear subframe corroded...

Fail 7 Jan 2011 108,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion forming on sills/floor

Pass 7 Jan 2011 108,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corosion forming on sills/floor

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 107,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 107,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 104,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 100,419 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 93,533 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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M943 VNU is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M943 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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What year was M943 VNU registered?

M943 VNU is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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