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W628 PLE

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 PLE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,588 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2020 91,588 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 87,871 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,582 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,091 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 82,091 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,189 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear main oil seal leaking? also fronmt seal leaking? (slight)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 69,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear main oil seal leaking? also fronmt seal leaking? (slight)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,118 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,185 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,976 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,976 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 57,089 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,871 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 52,871 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W628 PLE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W628 PLE, 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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W628 PLE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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