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X841 ELE

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,440 mi
Last recorded113,440 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX841 ELE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,440 miles

(slight) exhaust blow from front flexi pipe & mounting corroded off

Beam images poor

RFear drop link ball joint dust covers perished

Wipers split @ ends

Fail 6 Jan 2015 113,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

(slight) exhaust blow from front flexi pipe & mounting corroded off

Beam images poor

RFear drop link ball joint dust covers perished

Wipers split @ ends

Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2013 103,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

b oot full area not inspected

n/s headlamp loose

Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,340 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

b oot full area not inspected

engine management lamp on

n/s headlamp loose

Fail 30 Dec 2011 98,774 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

both headlamps image not distinct

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

o/s/r upper ball joint locking device deteriorated

possible fuel seepage n/s/f lower fuel pipes

Pass 30 Dec 2011 98,774 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

both headlamps image not distinct

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

o/s/r upper ball joint locking device deteriorated

possible fuel seepage n/s/f lower fuel pipes

Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,197 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,666 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,666 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,935 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 82,935 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 79,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,728 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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X841 ELE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X841 ELE, 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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What year was X841 ELE registered?

X841 ELE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X841 ELE safe to buy?

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