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W479 PLL

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,780 mi
Last recorded94,780 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 PLL
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,276 miles

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

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

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

sill skirts fitted limiting inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,871 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,507 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES TARNISHED WEAKENING BEAM PATTERN

Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

HEADLAMP LENSES TARNISHED WEAKENING BEAM PATTERN

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 59,463 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,463 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 54,540 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish with age

Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,189 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 49,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,006 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

n/s/r wheel binding slightly, advise rear brake service

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm on extreme edges

rust spot in n/s sill when you open the door. Advise traeting before it gets any worse.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 35,592 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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W479 PLL is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W479 PLL, 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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W479 PLL is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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