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X581 GLE

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

123,383 mi
Last recorded123,383 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 GLE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 123,383 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 123,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 114,579 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,325 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 103,283 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe to rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,996 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,092 miles

under body rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,092 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

under body rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,020 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole exhaust system in poor condition. (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R brake dragging badly, O/S/F brake dragging slightly, brake balance only just acceptable.

N/S/R tyre in poor condition

body work damaged O/S/R

both rear of sills rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,103 miles

bonnet catch partially siezed

rear quarters rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,091 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet catch partially siezed

rear quarters rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,836 miles

front discs ridged pads low

rear back sills rusty shailing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 81,805 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front discs ridged pads low

rear back sills rusty shailing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,665 miles

under body rusty shailing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,164 miles

Offside rear foot and parking brake performance shows signs of a fault manifesting

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,567 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,564 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,784 miles

sill covers time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

sill covers fitted time of test.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted time off test.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,344 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted at time off test.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 55,638 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,950 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 7 Dec 2006 40,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 30,577 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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X581 GLE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 X581 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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X581 GLE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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