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W329 VJN

2000 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,127 mi
Last recorded131,127 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 VJN
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 131,127 miles

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage, some suspension components and subframes

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2024 130,072 miles

Rear suspension bushes perrished and in poor condition

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2023 128,512 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2022 127,736 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2021 126,683 miles

light patches of underside corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2020 125,175 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,181 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 122,181 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside head light slightly insecure

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 117,860 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside head light slightly insecure

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,057 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 113,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal contact! (3.5.1g)

Rear disc's badly corroded!

Pass 12 Aug 2015 109,379 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 109,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 105,459 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes perished

exhaust system very rusty

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 6 Aug 2014 105,459 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

both front anti-roll bar bushes perished

exhaust system very rusty

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,390 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 103,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,864 miles

all 4 tyres worn badly on inner edges

both headlight patterns going vague

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

both front headlamps aim becoming poor due to lens

Pass 23 Jul 2010 94,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges

headlamp beam pattens becoming poor due to plastic type lens !!

Fail 23 Jul 2010 94,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges

headlamp beam pattens becoming poor due to plastic type lens !!

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,052 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)

Pass 23 May 2008 83,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 76,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 71,715 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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W329 VJN is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W329 VJN, 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

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What year was W329 VJN registered?

W329 VJN is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W329 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W329 VJN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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