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V944 ELW

2000 Honda Prelude

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

154,226 mi
Last recorded154,226 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV944 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 154,226 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 152,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,432 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 144,579 miles

Nearside Front head light damp inside lens

Nearside Rear light lens poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,809 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 141,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 139,788 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2018 139,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged poor condition

Nearside steering rack gaiter poor condition

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,167 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 137,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine check light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 134,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens poor condition

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both head light lens poor condition poor beam paten

Fail 4 Nov 2016 134,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens poor condition

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both head light lens poor condition poor beam paten

Pass 14 Nov 2015 130,418 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 130,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 127,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 123,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 123,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 113,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,927 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 102,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,665 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 91,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,317 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small damage to sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2009 82,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre has small damage to sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,580 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,642 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 59,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,904 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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V944 ELW is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 V944 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.

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V944 ELW is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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