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W788 NLB

2000 Honda Prelude

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 NLB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,165 miles

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

offside rear body damage

offside rear tyre 2mm and uneven inner tread

rear pads and discs worn

wipers split

Fail 19 Jun 2013 72,148 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

offside rear body damage

offside rear tyre 2mm and uneven inner tread

rear pads and discs worn

wipers split

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,709 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 68,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,066 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,051 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses stained, slightly reducing light output

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,179 miles

advise front discs corroded slightly on edges

advise o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,516 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 50,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,922 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 47,918 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 43,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W788 NLB is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W788 NLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W788 NLB?

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What year was W788 NLB registered?

W788 NLB is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W788 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W788 NLB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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