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M993 DEX

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 DEX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 156,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 156,780 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 150,516 miles

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses secured by temporary means

o/s/f inner cv gaiter seapage of grease

parking brake performance only just meets required standards

Pass 14 May 2008 143,123 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 130,542 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 130,413 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 121,143 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 121,143 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 120,214 miles

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

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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M993 DEX is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M993 DEX, 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 M993 DEX registered?

M993 DEX is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is M993 DEX safe to buy?

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