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P647 HUJ

2001 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,976 mi
Last recorded213,976 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda Prelude122,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 HUJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 213,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 213,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 210,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 203,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 199,162 miles

Nearside Rear underbody corrosion

Nearside side sill coverd

Offside Rear underbody corrosion

Offside side sill coverd

Oil leak ()

all underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2017 199,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

sports exhaust fitted & within noise limits under test conditions

Pass 16 Aug 2016 192,372 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 192,361 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 189,321 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 189,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 178,611 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 178,341 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 19 May 2010 167,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 156,095 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both front ond rear number plates starting to delaminate not affecting view of registration number at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2008 144,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 144,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 132,717 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2006

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2006

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P647 HUJ is a 2001 Honda Prelude in White with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P647 HUJ, 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.

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P647 HUJ is a 2001 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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