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V742 FHS

2000 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,793 mi
Last recorded151,793 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 FHS
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 138,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 138,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 119,018 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 118,826 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s clutch pipe slight corrosion

n/s/f slight bind brake

n/s/r fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2010 108,672 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 71,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 61,095 miles

both front tyres have cuts in the side walls

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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V742 FHS is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V742 FHS, 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 V742 FHS registered?

V742 FHS is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V742 FHS safe to buy?

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