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W727 RLC

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,252 mi
Last recorded88,252 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW727 RLC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 88,252 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,976 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,810 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 83,566 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear, at rear near tank ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 82,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension is corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,119 miles

Both rear inner aches slightly corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,047 miles

low effort to rear service brakes

Fail 4 Jan 2018 79,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

low effort to rear service brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2016 78,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,802 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,019 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,690 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,640 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,123 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,488 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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W727 RLC is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W727 RLC, 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 W727 RLC registered?

W727 RLC is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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