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W729 WMJ

2000 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,809 mi
Last recorded162,809 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 WMJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 162,809 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 161,556 miles

Exhaust noisy after market system fitted (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body kit fitted / sills covered (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 155,191 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Aug 2014 155,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 150,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 149,527 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 149,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 142,105 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 142,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 136,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 131,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 131,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 127,598 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 125,201 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 109,976 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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W729 WMJ is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W729 WMJ, 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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W729 WMJ is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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