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T7 AYA

2000 Honda Prelude

Yellow Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 AYA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has been under sealed

Fail 2 Sep 2025 60,126 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear boot floor next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear aches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has been undersealed all over

Fail 25 Oct 2017 59,955 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s/f brake caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) Dangerous (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nuts and bolts (2.4.G.1) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension arm area (2.4.A.3) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nuts and bolts (2.4.G.1) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension arm area (2.4.A.3) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

4 wheel steer lamp on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nuts and bolts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension arm area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nuts and bolts (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension arm area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

4 wheel steer lamp on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,622 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 58,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,862 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner wall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,555 miles

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

nearside front tyre damage outer side wall

Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

nearside front tyre damage outer side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,594 miles

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,154 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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T7 AYA is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Yellow with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T7 AYA, 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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T7 AYA is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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