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W879 TPW

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,949 mi
Last recorded99,949 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 TPW
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,949 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 99,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 99,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,899 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 87,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,544 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,113 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 86,106 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 85,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brakes binding

nearside rear parking brake has low effort

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,535 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brakes binding

nearside rear parking brake has low effort

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,360 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 85,358 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,663 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,663 miles

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

front brakes binding

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,603 miles

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

Slight brake bind on n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,603 miles

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

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

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

Slight brake bind on n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,055 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside 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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W879 TPW is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W879 TPW, 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 W879 TPW registered?

W879 TPW is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W879 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W879 TPW shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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