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V43 GVU

2000 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,151 mi
Last recorded152,151 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 GVU
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 152,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 152,127 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 147,830 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 147,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 142,664 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 142,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 141,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear discs are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 132,202 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 132,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 122,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2009 108,696 miles

front offside tyre inside wall slight damage

Fail 4 Mar 2009 108,695 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front offside tyre inside wall slight damage

Pass 21 Jan 2008 92,596 miles

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,985 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006

N/S/F indicater lamp lens broken.

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)

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 GVU is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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