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W812 RMJ

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,907 mi
Last recorded162,907 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 RMJ
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 162,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 158,932 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 158,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 152,496 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 152,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 143,532 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 129,026 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 117,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 105,837 miles

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

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

rear brake discs deterating

washers poor

Fail 18 May 2011 105,837 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake discs deterating

washers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,942 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2009 78,726 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 78,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,755 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 75,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,430 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,430 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,738 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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W812 RMJ is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W812 RMJ, 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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W812 RMJ is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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