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X899 ELE

2000 Honda Prelude

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,034 mi
Last recorded102,034 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 ELE
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 102,034 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 102,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Headlight glass (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Headlight glass (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed and corroded at the rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,742 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 93,538 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,921 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,009 miles

front pads low

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear section flange joint to centre section badly corroded

washer jets pressure low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs in a poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,771 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs in a poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,246 miles

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

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

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

handbrake exceeds service limit

Pass 25 Aug 2008 56,432 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,882 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,563 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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X899 ELE is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X899 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 X899 ELE registered?

X899 ELE is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X899 ELE safe to buy?

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