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W864 NLB

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,037 mi
Last recorded139,037 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW864 NLB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,011 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 130,011 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f window darkened

o/s/f window darkened

Pass 15 Feb 2011 118,120 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 118,116 miles

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,553 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 103,553 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 90,609 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 90,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 77,248 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 77,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,264 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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W864 NLB is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W864 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.

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W864 NLB is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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