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X566 GLE

2000 Honda Prelude

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,672 mi
Last recorded119,672 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 GLE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 117,566 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 111,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 111,478 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 111,415 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,470 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp damp

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed not weakening structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and perished

metal fuel pipes front tank corroded and sins of dampness (no leakage)

Fail 11 Feb 2020 107,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp damp

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed not weakening structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and perished

metal fuel pipes front tank corroded and sins of dampness (no leakage)

Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 105,029 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 101,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,180 miles

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

Tyre has wear to both edges nearside front

Fail 14 Dec 2016 94,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has wear to both edges nearside front

Pass 23 Jan 2016 87,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,582 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 83,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,531 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 74,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,607 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f brake binding

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,176 miles

n/s head light loose

o/s/r n/s/r brakes binding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,525 miles

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,851 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,029 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,390 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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X566 GLE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X566 GLE, 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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X566 GLE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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