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X597 ELC

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,608 mi
Last recorded114,608 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 ELC
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 114,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 114,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 114,542 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 108,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 108,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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X597 ELC is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X597 ELC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X597 ELC registered?

X597 ELC is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X597 ELC safe to buy?

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