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V501 ELX

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,776 mi
Last recorded98,776 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 ELX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,776 miles

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,407 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to chassis front and rear

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,037 miles

Offside rear discs pitted

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,924 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,077 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,725 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 65,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 65,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 59,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,824 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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V501 ELX is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V501 ELX, 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 V501 ELX registered?

V501 ELX is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V501 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 ELX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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