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W643 OAE

2000 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,106 mi
Last recorded126,106 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW643 OAE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 125,412 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,641 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 112,631 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 103,924 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 May 2011 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,655 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 90,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,463 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 82,007 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 May 2007 77,871 miles

Both headlights showing vague beam patterns

Fail 17 May 2007 77,871 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both headlamps showing vague beam patterns.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,818 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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W643 OAE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W643 OAE, 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 W643 OAE registered?

W643 OAE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W643 OAE safe to buy?

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