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W551 OLC

2000 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,057 mi
Last recorded138,057 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 OLC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 130,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 126,259 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 126,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2017 120,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O.S.R PIPE N.S.R PIPE O.S.F PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,575 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres cracking between treads

Fail 2 Jun 2015 101,575 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,799 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 81,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 72,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,693 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,300 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the hi level stop lamp is not working at this time.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,828 miles

Front tyre size 205/45ZR17 Rear 215/45ZR17

High level brake light fitted to parcel shelf is not connected to the vehicle wiring

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 38,680 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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W551 OLC is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W551 OLC, 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 W551 OLC registered?

W551 OLC is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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