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X638 BLH

2000 Honda Prelude

Yellow Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,469 mi
Last recorded146,469 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 BLH
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 146,469 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 146,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 136,300 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 136,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,799 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 133,797 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 128,807 miles

front tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 22 Dec 2016 128,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 21 Dec 2015 119,874 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 119,874 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 112,220 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,555 miles

4 wheel steering light on dash indicating a fault

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs corroded, scored and pitted

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

4 wheel steering light on dash indicating a fault

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs corroded, scored and pitted

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,116 miles

The front Tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,898 miles

n\s\r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,636 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,798 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel steering inoperative, rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.2.B.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X638 BLH is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Yellow with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X638 BLH, 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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X638 BLH is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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