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X499 DBA

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 DBA
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,120 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,480 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

front and rear tyres different sizes

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,075 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 63,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,645 miles

Condition of offside front tyre sidewall-Borderline

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,693 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight corrosion of all discs

Fail 27 Aug 2010 52,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight corrosion of all discs

Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,059 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 42,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,069 miles

both front tyres in poor condition borderline

n/s/r shock absorber damp

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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X499 DBA is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X499 DBA, 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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X499 DBA is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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