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W96 XMA

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 XMA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 113,528 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 107,459 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch inner seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 107,451 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch inner seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,301 miles

Central Rear exhaust join very corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 95,235 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear exhaust join very corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,174 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position 4ws light on (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 85,174 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position 4ws light on (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,156 miles

4ws light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill / floor jack point area slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system in poor condition and joint corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear wheels noisy when rotated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,847 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,846 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 84,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,594 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,593 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

all four tyres signs of ageing

Fail 15 Mar 2017 83,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

all four tyres signs of ageing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,862 miles

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,039 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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W96 XMA is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W96 XMA, 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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W96 XMA is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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