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W208 OLC

2000 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,672 mi
Last recorded144,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 OLC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 144,672 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn low inner edge

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2025 144,542 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 137,966 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2022 130,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive cooling pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2020 126,454 miles

both lower sills corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2020 126,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both lower sills corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2019 121,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle under body has corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2019 121,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle under body has corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2018 117,158 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 117,158 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,896 miles

vehicle underbody has surface rust covering some suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 110,026 miles

all floor and chassis is slightly corroded

all metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all floor and chassis is slightly corroded

all metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel tank and fuel pipes corroded

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,215 miles

corrosion on inner sills and floor pans. some brake pipes slight corrosion. nearside rear tyre near 1.6mm

Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,709 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,903 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 88,896 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,310 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,256 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,252 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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W208 OLC is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W208 OLC, 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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W208 OLC is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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