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V249 DTF

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,043 mi
Last recorded95,043 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 DTF
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2023 95,043 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,332 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 88,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,204 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 68,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,784 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,620 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 53,620 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

under car rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 46,515 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,010 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,150 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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V249 DTF is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V249 DTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V249 DTF registered?

V249 DTF is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V249 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V249 DTF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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