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W254 TLK

2000 Honda Prelude

Yellow Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,509 mi
Last recorded148,509 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 TLK
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 148,509 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills covered with plastic difficult to check for corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 148,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills covered with plastic difficult to check for corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 142,958 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 142,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,007 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

catalyst condition

front tyres edges worn

headlights condition

offside rear brake disc condition

rear floor rusted

rear sills rusted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 138,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

catalyst condition

front tyres edges worn

headlights condition

offside rear brake disc condition

rear floor rusted

rear sills rusted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 128,041 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 123,164 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 118,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 113,416 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 113,134 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 108,138 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 102,881 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 102,881 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 96,992 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front spring condition

Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,982 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 87,981 miles

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

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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W254 TLK is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Yellow with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W254 TLK, 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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What year was W254 TLK registered?

W254 TLK is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W254 TLK safe to buy?

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