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R224 DBP

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

266,425 mi
Last recorded266,425 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 DBP
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 266,425 miles

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 266,425 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 252,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake discs s/worn

slight ply in p/b

Pass 17 Aug 2011 252,904 miles

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

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

brake discs s/worn

slight ply in p/b

Pass 31 Aug 2010 244,365 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 244,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 235,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 224,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 224,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 202,048 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 151,880 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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R224 DBP is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R224 DBP, 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 R224 DBP registered?

R224 DBP is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is R224 DBP safe to buy?

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