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W709 NHR

2000 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 NHR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,723 miles

ALL REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSELL

EXHAUST NOISE

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 97,700 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,103 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 95,087 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,493 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 94,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 92,668 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,523 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,680 miles

front no plate damaged

offside front brake binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear service & parking efficiency low

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 84,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Over 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,094 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,884 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE, THE NUMBER 7 DELAMINATING.

N/S/F SCREEN CHIPPED.

O/S/F TYRE FEATHERING ON EDGE.

REAR NUMBER PLATE, THE LETTER R DELAMINATING.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,672 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)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge.

There was a mouse under the bonnet.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,107 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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W709 NHR is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W709 NHR, 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 W709 NHR registered?

W709 NHR is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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