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W914 MCH

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

147,396 mi
Last recorded147,396 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW914 MCH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 147,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end ,rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 142,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at filler neck

osr outer wheel arch corroded

rear suspension arm ball joint covers perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2024 142,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at filler neck

osr outer wheel arch corroded

rear suspension arm ball joint covers perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,295 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to fuel filler pipes

OSR Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 141,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up incorrect direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to fuel filler pipes

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,295 miles

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 14 Nov 2022 137,293 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,122 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 135,120 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,732 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 132,731 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL RUSTED OUT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CATALYTIC CONVERTOR (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 129,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 129,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,682 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 122,963 miles

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

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

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 122,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 120,017 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 120,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,513 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2013 112,379 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 111,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 110,409 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,623 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 106,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,983 miles

slight wear on o/s/f tyre edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 101,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,609 miles

exhaust centre and rear in poor condition.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,700 miles

runout on front brakes close to limits [poss vibration when braking]

Fail 20 Jul 2006 79,191 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear tyre badly stepped

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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W914 MCH is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 W914 MCH, 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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W914 MCH is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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