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V43 AEE

2000 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,935 mi
Last recorded125,935 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 AEE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 125,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 125,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,347 miles

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

sill skirts fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2011 110,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill skirts fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

wear to edges of all tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 72,213 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,213 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)

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

o/s mirror damaged

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Mar 2007 66,432 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 64,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outter edges

offside rear brake slightly binding

unable to inspect sills due to plastic shield

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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V43 AEE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,997cc 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 V43 AEE, 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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V43 AEE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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