CarVerify

Free Car Check

V955 RCA

2000 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,321 mi
Last recorded75,321 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 RCA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,321 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 75,321 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,274 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,879 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,627 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,965 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,753 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,474 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,691 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,224 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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
Full Honda Prelude reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V955 RCA is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V955 RCA, 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

How do I check the history of V955 RCA?

You can check the full history of V955 RCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V955 RCA registered?

V955 RCA is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V955 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V955 RCA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V955 RCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V955 RCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.