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V948 NHJ

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,104 mi
Last recorded162,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 NHJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 162,104 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre perishing and balding on edges

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 162,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre perishing and balding on edges

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 146,577 miles

reccommend steering geometry is checked

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 6 Jan 2011 146,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reccommend steering geometry is checked

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 8 Jan 2010 133,082 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 133,082 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 117,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 103,860 miles

rear tyres limited life

Fail 11 Jan 2008 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres limited life

Pass 13 Jan 2007 89,092 miles

exhaust system advanced corrosion and poor condition in joint between centre and rear exhaust box

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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V948 NHJ is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V948 NHJ, 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 V948 NHJ registered?

V948 NHJ is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V948 NHJ safe to buy?

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