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P779 LJB

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 LJB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 114,345 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 114,345 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,065 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 112,065 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 111,285 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 111,267 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,893 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 108,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 106,218 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 100,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,643 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,238 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,084 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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P779 LJB is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P779 LJB, 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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P779 LJB is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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