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M987 ELA

2001 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,081 mi
Last recorded125,081 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 ELA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 125,081 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 124,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 105,788 miles

Centre brake lamp damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2007 105,788 miles

Centre brake lamp damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,060 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 89,054 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M987 ELA is a 2001 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,371 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 M987 ELA, 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 25 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M987 ELA registered?

M987 ELA is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is M987 ELA safe to buy?

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