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W661 PLE

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,275 mi
Last recorded145,275 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 PLE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,275 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 145,207 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 144,819 miles

front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 144,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 144,600 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 136,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 130,495 miles

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,045 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,676 miles

Front number plate damage

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 106,664 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,648 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 85,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,784 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 72,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,920 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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W661 PLE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 W661 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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What year was W661 PLE registered?

W661 PLE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W661 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W661 PLE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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