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W879 VBO

2000 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,969 mi
Last recorded66,969 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 VBO
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,969 miles

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 30 Mar 2009 59,326 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 50,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 43,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear parking brake requires attention .

rear parking brake travel requires attention. †

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 VBO is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Green with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBO, 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

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What year was W879 VBO registered?

W879 VBO is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W879 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W879 VBO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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