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V779 ELW

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,340 mi
Last recorded103,340 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 103,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,854 miles

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,343 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

SILL KIT FITTED

Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,343 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

SILL KIT FITTED

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 94,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 91,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,551 miles

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

outer sills covered

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,839 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,918 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 71,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,949 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,965 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 61,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,936 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,770 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 45,428 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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V779 ELW is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V779 ELW, 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 V779 ELW registered?

V779 ELW is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V779 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V779 ELW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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