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X236 ECB

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 ECB
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,700 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 104,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,380 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 100,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,245 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 28 Nov 2015 80,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,683 miles

rear tyres are stepped causing noise

Fail 19 Nov 2014 63,683 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear tyres are stepped causing noise

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,372 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 42,141 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 39,887 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 37,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,386 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,386 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,807 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,401 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 23,322 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 23,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X236 ECB is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X236 ECB, 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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What year was X236 ECB registered?

X236 ECB is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X236 ECB safe to buy?

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