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W243 ASB

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,655 mi
Last recorded96,655 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 ASB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,045 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated at filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated near filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

all suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,701 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,376 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 63,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

oil filter leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,624 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

oil filter leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,060 miles

engine management light illuminated

oil filter porous

Fail 1 Jul 2016 59,060 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold+centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

oil filter porous

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,902 miles

2 FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

ENG/MAN/ LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

2 FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

ENG/MAN/ LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,949 miles

both front headlamp (beams fading)

slight bind nearside front

Fail 7 Jul 2014 56,948 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

slight bind nearside front

both front headlamp (beams fading)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,627 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT FRACTURED

HEAT SHIELD CORRODED = RATTLE = REMOVED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,466 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,509 miles

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT INOP

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,468 miles

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

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

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT INOP

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,269 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,798 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,667 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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W243 ASB is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W243 ASB, 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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W243 ASB is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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