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V781 EPY

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,706 mi
Last recorded122,706 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 EPY
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 122,706 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Rear both rear valves perished aty base

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 122,697 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Rear both rear valves perished aty base

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,295 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 97,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,046 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,989 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,007 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,424 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,851 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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V781 EPY is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V781 EPY, 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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What year was V781 EPY registered?

V781 EPY is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V781 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 EPY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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