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W42 JFX

2000 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,373 mi
Last recorded46,373 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 JFX
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 46,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 45,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 44,803 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,010 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,113 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,607 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,179 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits* rear tyres becoming worn* evidence of oil seepage from engine area*

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,477 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits, otherwise very clean car.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,789 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,208 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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W42 JFX is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W42 JFX, 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

How do I check the history of W42 JFX?

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What year was W42 JFX registered?

W42 JFX is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W42 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 JFX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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