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X338 FJM

2000 Honda Prelude

Yellow Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,227 mi
Last recorded165,227 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 FJM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 165,227 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 165,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 159,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 159,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 151,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 151,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2013 140,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 133,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 120,918 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wheel steering inoperative

Pass 22 Mar 2011 120,918 miles

rear wheel steering inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2010 114,843 miles

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 114,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 104,332 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 104,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 94,209 miles

surface corrosion front brake discs

surface corrosion rear fuel pipes

Fail 10 Jan 2008 94,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

surface corrosion front brake discs

surface corrosion rear fuel pipes

Pass 29 Dec 2006 82,726 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,953 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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X338 FJM is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Yellow with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X338 FJM, 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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X338 FJM is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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