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V243 DLY

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,319 mi
Last recorded137,319 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 DLY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 137,319 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

petrol cap temp but locking

sills have covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

sills have covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 126,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre getting low

Nearside Front indicator len missing

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

Rear exhaust joint loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

fuel cap is temporary cap

sills have coves fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,819 miles

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

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

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

emergency fuel cap fitted still locks

nearside front lamp lens cover missing

sills have covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 119,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

emergency fuel cap fitted still locks

sills have covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,404 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc pitted

sills have covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc pitted

sills have covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,192 miles

4 w steer warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

4 w steer warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,776 miles

car has a odd n/sr wheel fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 86,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,263 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn very low on inside edges

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,795 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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V243 DLY is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V243 DLY, 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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V243 DLY is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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