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V653 DLL

1999 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Prelude97,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 DLL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,246 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,244 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 92,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,508 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 89,506 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,782 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,151 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 72,110 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,916 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,243 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,858 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,345 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,345 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 45,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 45,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,598 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 44,598 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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V653 DLL is a 1999 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1999 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,136 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 V653 DLL, 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 27 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V653 DLL registered?

V653 DLL is a 1999 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V653 DLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V653 DLL shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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