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W942 RLD

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,681 mi
Last recorded140,681 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 RLD
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 140,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,327 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 128,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 126,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 122,210 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 122,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,811 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 109,126 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Dec 2008 96,951 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 96,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 83,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 72,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 60,525 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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W942 RLD 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 76.9%.

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 W942 RLD, 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 W942 RLD registered?

W942 RLD is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W942 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W942 RLD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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