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WIW 8502

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,503 mi
Last recorded62,503 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 8502
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 62,503 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear inner brake pad fitted to outside

Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,502 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2012 56,331 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,709 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,708 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,101 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,101 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,978 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WIW 8502 is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WIW 8502, 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 WIW 8502 registered?

WIW 8502 is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is WIW 8502 safe to buy?

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