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W291 WFV

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 WFV
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 102,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 101,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak intermediate pipe flange joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 98,470 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,329 miles

Nearside Front wheel welded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,926 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 76,926 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,756 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 67,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 59,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,481 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 48,480 miles

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

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,147 miles

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

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

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

all four tyre slight cracking to side wall & tread

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cat by pass in boot modified number plates in boot

n/s/r slight damage to tread

Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,051 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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W291 WFV is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W291 WFV, 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 W291 WFV registered?

W291 WFV is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W291 WFV safe to buy?

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