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V118 HJU

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,240 mi
Last recorded122,240 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 HJU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 122,240 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,211 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

middle to rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 122,065 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

bad oil leak

cat rattling/broke in side

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,111 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both head lamp patterns poor

Fail 14 Apr 2014 116,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both head lamp patterns poor

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad side wall damage to near side rear tyre 215/40r17

middle to rear exhaust flange detereated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,932 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

front brakes noisey

n/s/r tyre side wall badly ndamaged

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on edge 215 40r17

Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,932 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front brakes noisey

n/s/r tyre side wall badly ndamaged

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on edge 215 40r17

Pass 16 Apr 2011 97,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 83,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 72,753 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 72,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,628 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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V118 HJU is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc 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 V118 HJU, 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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V118 HJU is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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